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Fabadroxil 500 is used to treat infections caused by certain bacteria. However, with any drug there are risks and benefits. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of these side effects while taking Fabadroxil.
1. What is Fabadroxil 500?
Fabadroxil 500 is a medicine that treats infections caused by certain bacteria. Fabadroxil 500 is a Cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by interfering with the cell wall formation of bacteria. This weakens the cell wall, ruptures, leading to the death of the bacteria.
Composition of the drug: One capsule contains 500 mg of Cefadroxil (as monohydrate).
Dosage form: Hard capsule
2. What is Cefadroxil used for?
Urinary tract infection (bladder infection); Skin infections; Throat infection (streptococcal pharyngitis); Infection of the tonsils (tonsillitis).
3. Typical dosage of Fabadroxil 500
Adult dose:
Urinary tract infections: The typical dose is 1-2 grams per day, taken once daily or divided into 2 equal doses. The specific dosage will depend on the type of urinary tract infection you have. Skin infections: The typical dose is 1 gram orally once daily or 500 mg orally twice daily. Throat infections and tonsillitis: The typical dose is 1 gram orally once daily or 500 mg orally twice daily for 10 days. Pediatric dose:
Urinary tract infections: The typical dose is 30mg/kg/day total, divided into 2 equal doses and taken every 12 hours. Skin infections: The typical total dose is 30mg/kg/day, divided into 2 equal doses and taken every 12 hours. If it is impetigo (school sores), your child can take the dose once daily. Throat and tonsil infections: The usual total dose is 30 mg/kg/day, taken orally once daily or divided into 2 equal doses and taken every 12 hours.
4. Pros and cons of Fabadroxil 500
Advantages of Fabadroxil 500:
Treats many types of bacterial infections and has few side effects; Take 1 or 2 times per day, compared with some other antibiotics that are taken more often; Can be taken with or without food; Is an affordable medicine Cons of Fabadroxil 500
May not be a good choice if you have colitis or other gastrointestinal problems; Not recommended for colds or flu (because these are viral diseases); If you are allergic to penicillin or other cephalosporin antibiotics, you may not be able to take this medicine; Your dose may need to be adjusted if you have severe kidney problems.
5. Side effects of Fabadroxil 500
With any medicine there are risks and benefits. Even if the medication is working, you may still experience some unwanted side effects. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following:
Severe allergic reaction: Itching, rash, swelling of the face or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing; loose and watery stools (diarrhea), severe abdominal pain or cramps, fever, nausea (these are signs of a serious C. difficile infection); Severe skin reactions: Painful rash that turns into blisters, peeling of the skin; Liver failure ; Low platelets in the blood. The following side effects may improve over time as your body gets used to the medicine. Tell your doctor right away if you continue to experience these symptoms or they get worse over time:
Diarrhea; Indigestion, nausea or vomiting; Genital problems, including itching and yeast infections; Athritis; Fever ,
6. What are the risks and warnings for Fabadroxil 500?
Fabadroxil 500 can cause some serious health problems. This risk may be even higher for certain groups. If this worries you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about other options.
Allergies:
Risk factors: History of allergy to Penicillin or other Cephalosporin antibiotics; If you have an allergic reaction to a penicillin or cephalosporin-type antibiotic, such as difficulty breathing, and swelling of your face and throat, tell your doctor before taking this medicine. Diarrhea:
Risk factors: Long-term use of Fabadroxil 500; In rare cases, taking an antibiotic such as Fabadroxil 500 can increase your chances of getting a bacterial infection that causes severe diarrhea. This can happen up to 2 months after you finish taking antibiotics. If you have severe diarrhea and watery stools after you finish taking your medicine, talk to your doctor. Kidney problems:
Risk factors: History of kidney problems; Your body eliminates Fabadroxil 500 through the kidneys. If your kidneys are not working properly, you are more likely to have Fabadroxil 500 build up in your body and lead to other problems. Your provider or pharmacist will determine the right dosage n based on renal laboratories. Resistant bacteria:
Risk factors: Taking Fabadroxil 500 for non-bacterial infections; You should only take Fabadroxil 500 when you have a bacterial infection. Using Fabadroxil 500 or other antibiotics when not needed can lead to resistant bacteria, which are much more difficult to treat. New infections
Risk factors: Taking Fabadroxil 500 for too long; Because Fabadroxil 500 does not kill all bacteria, some bacteria can survive, multiply and cause a new infection called "superinfection". If you develop a new fever, get sicker while taking Fabadroxil 500, or don't get better after you finish taking it, talk to your doctor. The above is information about Fabadroxil 500's uses, dosage and usage. Patients should carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using to ensure safety.
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