Cedax

An antibiotic called a cephalosporin is Cedax (cefadroxil). By combating bacteria in your body, it works. Cedax is prescribed to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. Cedax can be used for additional conditions not covered in this medication guide.

Health Benefits

Cedax is used to treat a variety of infections, such as:

Infections of the respiratory tract, including pneumonia, bronchitis, and sinusitis

Skin conditions like impetigo and cellulitis

infections of the urinary tract

infected ears

Cedax is a member of the cephalosporin antibiotics drug class. It works by preventing bacterial growth. Generic Cedax can be purchased.

Side Effects

Cedax frequently causes the following side effects: diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or upset; headache; rash or itching on the skin; discharge from the vagina; or joint pain. If you experience any severe side effects, such as dialysis, severe stomach pain, watery or bloody diarrhea, easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, or seizures, let your doctor know right away. There may be additional side effects; this is not a comprehensive list.

Dosages

Cedax dosage for adults ranges from 250 mg to 1000 mg per day. Based on body weight, the typical pediatric Cedax dose ranges from 10 mg/kg to 50 mg/kg per day.

Interactions

Probenecid, blood thinners, or other antibiotics may interact with cedax. Inform your physician of all medications you take. Cedax should only be taken during pregnancy if it has been prescribed. This medication is excreted in breast milk and could harm a nursing infant. Before breastfeeding, speak with your doctor.

Additionally, Cedax's generic version is sold over-the-counter (OTC).

Mechanism of Action

A cephalosporin antibiotic is Cedax. Cedax functions by preventing the synthesis of bacterial cell walls. The bacteria perish as a result of this action.

Cedax is a member of the cephalosporin antibiotics drug class. It works by preventing bacterial growth. Generic Cedax can be purchased.

Pharmacokinetics

Cedax is quickly absorbed after being taken orally. Cedax has a bioavailability of about 50%. Cedax has a high blood-brain barrier crossing efficiency and is widely distributed throughout the body. Through tubular secretion and glomerular filtration, cedax is eliminated in the urine. Cedax has a half-life of between one and two hours.

Alternatives to Cedax

A few additional cephalosporin antibiotics are:

(Ceclor) Cefaclor

Duricef (Cefadroxil)

(Omnicef) Cefdinir

Suprax Cefixime

(Cefzil) Cefprozil

Fortaz (Ceftazidime)

Cedax (ceftibuten)

Keflex (Cephalexin)

Cephalosporins can sometimes be substituted with certain quinolone antibiotics. These drugs consist of:

Leviquin (levofloxacin)

Velox (moxifloxacin)

Noroxin (norfloxacin)

Fluxin (ofloxacin)

Cipro (Ciprofloxacin)

Clinical Trials

Cedax has not been given FDA approval for pediatric use. Cedax, however, is frequently prescribed in pediatric medicine for the management of ear infections, skin infections, and respiratory tract infections.

For the treatment of sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, cellulitis, impetigo, and urinary tract infections, Cedax has undergone clinical trials. In clinical trials, Cedax has also been investigated for the prevention of surgical site infections.

According to research, Cedax is useful for treating cellulitis, impetigo, bronchitis, sinusitis, and pneumonia. Cedax might be useful in preventing infections at surgical sites.

Cedax is effective for treating sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, cellulitis, and impetigo, according to a 2008 study that was included in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Cedax was effective at preventing surgical site infections, according to the study.

According to a 2006 study that appeared in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, Cedax works well to treat sinusitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Cedax was effective at preventing surgical site infections, according to the study.

According to a 2005 study in the journal Pediatrics, Cedax is useful for treating pediatric respiratory tract infections. Cedax was discovered to be well tolerated in children by the study.

According to a 2004 study in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, Cedax works well to treat sinusitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Cedax was effective at preventing surgical site infections, according to the study.

Cedax is effective for treating sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, cellulitis, impetigo, and urinary tract infections, according to a 2003 study that was published in the journal Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. Cedax was effective at preventing surgical site infections, according to the study.

According to a 2002 study in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, Cedax works well to treat sinusitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Cedax was effective at preventing surgical site infections, according to the study.

Cedax is effective for treating sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, cellulitis, impetigo, and urinary tract infections, according to a 2001 study that was published in the journal Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. Cedax was effective at preventing surgical site infections, according to the study.