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Cefadroxil is a first-generation cephalosporin antibacterial drug that is the para-hydroxy derivative of cephalexin, and is used similarly in the treatment of mild to moderate susceptible infections such as the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes, causing the disease popularly called strep throat or streptococcal tonsillitis, urinary tract infection, reproductive tract infection, and skin infections.
[8] [9] [10] It was first marketed in 1969 under the brand name Keflex. [11] [12] It is available as a generic medication. [4] [13] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. [14] In 2022, it was the 101st most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 6 million prescriptions.
The term nonpuerperal mastitis describes inflammatory lesions of the breast that occur unrelated to pregnancy and breastfeeding. It is sometimes equated with duct ectasia , but other forms can be described.
Mastitis is inflammation of the breast or udder, usually associated with breastfeeding. [1] [5] [6] Symptoms typically include local pain and redness. [1] There is often an associated fever and general soreness. [1] Onset is typically fairly rapid and usually occurs within the first few months of delivery. [1] Complications can include abscess ...
Ceftazidime, sold under the brand name Fortaz among others, is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic useful for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. [1] [5] Specifically it is used for joint infections, meningitis, pneumonia, sepsis, urinary tract infections, malignant otitis externa, Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection, and vibrio infection. [1]
β-Lactam antibiotics are indicated for the prevention and treatment of bacterial infections caused by susceptible organisms. At first, β-lactam antibiotics were mainly active only against gram-positive bacteria, yet the recent development of broad-spectrum β-lactam antibiotics active against various gram-negative organisms has increased their usefulness.
The presence of Corynebacterium in granulomatous mastitis was first reported in 1996. [14] Since then multiple reports have confirmed the presence of this genus in granulomatous mastitis. [15] [16] [17] The most commonly isolated species is Corynebacterium kroppenstedtii. A selective medium for the isolation of this species has been described. [18]
Pneumonia, otitis media or sinusitis: 3 mg/kg/dose, 3 times a day, after meals. The dosage may be increased up to 6 mg/kg/dose as needed, but not exceed the maximum dose for adults. For children with diseases other than above: 3 mg/kg/dose, 3 times a day after meals. The dosage may be adjusted according to the disease or the patients age and ...