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cefadroxil

cefadroxil

8.4
A medicine that kills many types of bacteria to treat infections
  • noun
  • /ˌsɛfəˈdrɒksɪl/
  • Specialized
: cefadroxilo
  • The doctor prescribed cefadroxil to treat the patient's severe throat infection.

Examples

  • The doctor prescribed cefadroxil for my ear infection.

  • Allergic reactions to cefadroxil are rare but should be reported to your healthcare provider immediately.

  • Certain strains of bacteria have developed resistance to cefadroxil over time.

  • Have you taken cefadroxil for your symptoms?

  • The doctor prescribed cefadroxil to treat the patient's severe throat infection.

  • Allergic reactions to cefadroxil are rare but should be reported to your healthcare provider immediately.

  • Certain strains of bacteria have developed resistance to cefadroxil over time.

Surface Forms

cefadroxil singular
cefadroxils plural

Etymology

The word cefadroxil comes from the antibiotic family name cephalosporin, and many medicines in that family use the short form cef- while -oxil is a chemical ending. So, remembering the 'cef-' part helps you recall that cefadroxil is an 'antibiotic' — a 'drug that fights bacteria' used to treat infections.