Appearance
White or almost white powder
Water Content (Karl Fisher)
4.2-6.0%
pH
4.0-6.0
Optical Rotation
+165° to +178°
Assay
(On Dried Basis): 950-1050 µg/mg
Cefadroxil is a first generation cephalosporin antibiotic similar in structure and spectrum as cefalexin and cephradine. Cefadroxil exhibits bactericidal activity against a wide spectrum of bacteria.
50370-12-2
C16H17N3O5S
363.39
Cephalosporins interfere with PBP (penicillin binding protein) activity involved in the final phase of peptidoglycan synthesis. PBP’s are enzymes which catalyze a pentaglycine crosslink between alanine and lysine residues providing additional strength to the cell wall. Without a pentaglycine crosslink, the integrity of the cell wall is severely compromised and ultimately leads to cell lysis and death. Resistance to cephalosporins is commonly due to cells containing plasmid encoded β-lactamases.
-20 °C
2941.90.3000
Cefadroxil is a broad spectrum antibiotic and has shown to be effective in treating skin and UTI infections caused byStaphylococcus and Streptococcus species.
White or almost white powder
4.2-6.0%
4.0-6.0
+165° to +178°
(On Dried Basis): 950-1050 µg/mg