Antimicrobials
Cefadroxil

Cefadroxil

Medium
Moderate
Non-formulary; $

Spectrum of Activity

Dosing

General Information

Non-formulary; cephalexin is formulary alternative

  • Uncomplicated skin and soft tissue infection
  • MSSA infections (non-bacteremic)
  • Uncomplicated cystitis
  • Diarrhea
  • Allergy/rash
  • Thrombocytopenia (rare)
  • Increased serum transaminases (rare)
  • May enhance nephrotoxic effect of aminoglycosides
  • May enhance anticoagulant effect of warfarin

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