Non-formulary; cephalexin is formulary alternative
Cefazolin susceptibility predicts cefadroxil susceptibility for most organisms; however, cefadroxil may not be appropriate for severe infections or bacteremia
Cefadroxil q12h may be considered for outpatients with compliance concerns for cephalexin q6h
Antimicrobial class: First Generation Cephalosporin.
Pregnancy category: B
Average serum half life: 1-2 hr (longer with renal impairment)
Biliary penetration: Poor
CSF penetration: Poor
Lung penetration: Therapeutic
Urine penetration: Therapeutic