Uses of Cefadroxil+Clavulanic Acid

The combination of Cefadroxil+Clavulanic Acid is used to treat bacterial infections like urinary tract infections and respiratory tract infections.

Therapeutic Category

Cefadroxil          : Cephalosporins

Clavulanic Acid: Beta-lactamase Inhibitors

How Cefadroxil+Clavulanic Acid works

Cefadroxil is a cephalosporin antibiotic and works by inhibiting the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall, leading to bacterial cell lysis and death. Clavulanic acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that works by binding and inhibiting beta-lactamase (an enzyme that destroys antibiotic activity) produced by bacterial cells and thereby prevents the reduction in antibacterial activity.

Common side effects of Cefadroxil+Clavulanic Acid

• Diarrhea

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor, if you experience:

• Symptoms of pseudomembranous colitis such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, indigestion, gastritis, stomatitis, glossitis, black hairy tongue, fungal infections of the skin, nails and mucous membranes (mucocutaneous candidiasis), enterocolitis and bleeding in the stomach or intestine
• Allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis or skin rashes, urticaria, angioedema, itching, serum sickness-like reactions (accompanied by arthritis, arthralgia, myalgia and fever), erythema multiforme (Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
• Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, hypersensitivity vasculitis, exfoliative dermatitis (toxic epidermal necrolysis)
• Symptoms of hepatic dysfunction, Ex. cholestasis, idiosyncratic hepatic failure and increase in serum transaminase like yellowish discolouration of skin and whites of the eye
• Fever with moderate transient neutropenia
• Agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia (decrease in blood platelets causing a bruise or bleeding easily)
• Interstitial nephritis and haematuria (blood in urine), crystalluria
• Fits

Health Tips for Cefadroxil+Clavulanic Acid

• Follow your healthcare provider's instructions regarding the dosage and timing of Cefadroxil+Clavulanic Acid. Take with or without food
• Drink plenty of water while taking antibiotics to help flush them out of your system and prevent dehydration
• Avoid alcohol, as it can reduce their effectiveness and may lead to more pronounced side effects
• Regular check-ups and follow-up appointments with your healthcare provider
• Inform your healthcare provider about any other medications you are taking, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
• Cefadroxil+Clavulanic Acid should be used with caution in pregnant or planning for pregnancy or breast feeding women