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What is a Generic Drug?

A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.

The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.

Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.

Duricef (Cefadroxil)

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What is a Generic?

Generic Equivalent - Duricef (Cefadroxil)

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Strength
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500mg

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    Description

    Chemical Name: CEFADROXIL (sef-a-DROX-ill)

    Duricef is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as skin, throat, and urinary tract infections. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.

    Fact Table

    Formula

    C16H17N3O5S

    License

    US FDA

    Bioavailability

    ~90–100%

    Legal status

    Rx-only

    Chemical Name

    (6R,7R)-7-[[(2R)-2-amino-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetyl]amino]-3-methyl-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid

    Elimination half-life

    ~1.2–2 hours

    Dosage (Strength)

    250 mg, 500 mg capsules; 1 g tablets; oral suspension (125 mg/5 mL, 250 mg/5 mL, 500 mg/5 mL)

    Pregnancy

    Category B – No evidence of risk in animal studies

    Brands

    Duricef, generic cefadroxil

    Protein binding

    ~20%

    PubChem CID

    68867

    MedlinePlus

    a682731

    ChEBI

    3494

    ATC code

    J01DB05

    DrugBank

    DB01140

    KEGG

    D00254

    Routes of administration

    Oral

    Cautions

    SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medication include upset stomach, diarrhea, vomiting and mild skin rash.

    IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

    Product Code : 5507

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