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Cefadroxil Duricef

Cefadroxil, trade name Duricef, is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to prevent skin infections caused by staphylococci and streptococci from a patient's surgical incision. It works by interfering with bacterial cell wall synthesis. Common side effects include gastrointestinal issues, rashes, and allergic reactions. Nurses should monitor the patient for signs of infection or adverse reactions and be aware of potential drug interactions and cross-sensitivities to penicillins.

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Cefadroxil Duricef

Cefadroxil, trade name Duricef, is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to prevent skin infections caused by staphylococci and streptococci from a patient's surgical incision. It works by interfering with bacterial cell wall synthesis. Common side effects include gastrointestinal issues, rashes, and allergic reactions. Nurses should monitor the patient for signs of infection or adverse reactions and be aware of potential drug interactions and cross-sensitivities to penicillins.

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LEWIS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS N331 Drug Card

GENERIC NAME: cefadroxil TRADE NAME: Duricef MECHANISMS OF ACTION: Interferes with bacterial cell-wall synthesis causing cell to rupture and die CLINICAL USE IN YOUR PATIENT: For prevention of skin infections caused by staphylococci and streptococci due to patients surgical incision. DRUG CATEGORY: First-generation cephalosporin; Anti-infective

DOSAGE AND ROUTE: Usual Dose Range: 1 g/day P.O. or 500 mg P.O. q 12 hours Your Patients Dose: CONTRAINDICATIONS & ADVERSE REACTIONS: Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins or penicillins; chills, fever, superinfection, anaphylaxis CNS: headache, lethargy, paresthesia, syncope, seizures CV: hypotension, palpitations, chest pain, vasodilation EENT: hearing loss GI: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, oral candidiasis, pseudomembranous colitis GU: vaginal candidiasis, nephrotoxicity Hematologic: lymphocytosis, eosinophilia, bleeding tendency, hemolytic anemia, hypoprothrombinemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, bone marrow depression Hepatic: hepatic failure, hepatomegaly Musculoskeletal: arthralgia Respiratory: dyspnea Skin: urticaria, maculopapular or erythematous rash CLIENTS RESPONSE TO MEDICATION: NURSING IMPLICATIONS: Assess baseline CBC and kidney and liver function test results. Monitor for signs and symptoms of superinfection and other serious adverse reactions. Be aware that cross-sensitivity to penicillins may occur. With longterm therapy, obtain monthly Coombs test. REFERENCE: Dwyer Schull, P. (2009). Nursing spectrum drug handbook 2010 (5th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill Professional. Deglin, J. H., & Vallerand, A. H. (2009). Daviss drug guide for nurses. (11th ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Company

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