Cefadroxil Side Effects – Causes and Effects

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Frank K. Norman, Pharmacologist
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Category: Bacterial Infections

Drug Name: Cefadroxil

General Usage: To Treat Bacterial Infections

Brief Info about Cefadroxil in Drug:

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Cefadroxil is sold under a brand name known as Duricef.

Cefadroxil kills sensitive bacteria while it is growing by interfering with the formation of bacteria’s cell wall & thus makes bacteria’s cell wall weak & it ruptures resulting in the death of bacteria. Cefadroxil is a cephalosporin antibiotic

This medicine is used to cure bacterial infections.

Cefadroxil Side Effects Explained Better:

When we talk about side effects linked to a medicine, we find ourself helpless because almost every medicine has a potential to kicks up negative effects besides its positive effects. Question springs up to our minds, what makes medicines cause side effects, nevertheless they are synthesized to treat a syndrome??? Answer to this question is that each medicine is specific to cure a particular infection, syndrome or illness & works by altering our body’s chemistry. This is the main source of side effects.

Side effects due to overdose, prolonged use of drug, drug interactions are given below with frequent and infrequent side effects-

Frequent Cefadroxil Side Effects (Commonly Seen)-

Don’t get scared as you feel below mentioned adverse effects because these can be cured easily.

  • Stomach upset
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea

If these symptoms continue for a long time, you should inform your doctor promptly.

Infrequent Cefadroxil Side Effects (Professional Point of View)-

  • Signs of allergic reactions–
    • Rash
    • Hives
    • Itching
    • Swelling of face, lips, throat, tongue or mouth
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Tightness in the chest
  • Dark urine
  • Chills
  • Swollen, red, or blistered skin
  • Bloody diarrhea
  • Decreased urination
  • Stomach cramps or pain
  • Joint pain
  • Unusual bleeding or bruising
  • Fever
  • Sore throat
  • Seizures
  • Yellowing of the eyes or skin
  • Severe diarrhea
  • Vaginal itching, odor, or discharge
  • Unusual weakness or tiredness

Remember- Don’t ignore these side effects and try to get immediate medical aid to escape from the deleterious effects.

Cefadroxil Overdose Side Effects (Require Immediate Medical Attention)-

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Get medical aid instantly if you have taken an extra dose of Cefadroxil than recommended.

Symptoms may include-

  • Muscle spasms
  • Seizures

Take this drug exactly as it was prescribed by your doctor for you.

Cefadroxil Drug Interaction Side Effects (Due to Reaction with Other drugs)-

No specific interactions with Cefadroxil have been reported so far. We know that drugs have potential to interact with other drugs. So, discuss with your doctor about all medicines that are being consumed by you to be on the safer side.

Cefadroxil Prolonged Use Side Effects (When Used for Longer Periods)-

There are lots of medicines that are recommended for life-long by our doctor. These medicines work by interfering with body’s functioning and thus makes

our body completely dependent  on it.. If you feel some strange symptoms that have not been noticed by you so far while taking this drug, you should rush to your doctor right off.