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Can Cefadroxil Cause Heart Valve Damage Or Any Disease For Pharyngitis?
I had rhumatic fever at the age of 8 ,and took Penidure injection up to 18 years.i was ok after that ,then i had tonsilitis 3 months ago and i took antiobiotics ,and it was cured ,but again last week i had pharyngitis and gone for throat swab & sensitivity test ,resulted that non hemolytic streptococci and doctor prescribed cefadroxil , Is this will cause heart valve damage or any disease or can i take kaypen 250 mg ,Please suggest a good medication for my situation
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Hi,
Based on the history you seem to have developed recurrent pharyngitis for which your doctor has prescribed cefadroxil.
Cefadroxil is a cephalosporin antibiotic that is commonly used to treat different types of infections caused by susceptible bacteria such as non-hemolytic streptococci in your case. Its common side effects include diarrhea, abdominal pain, and allergic reactions.
It is not known to cause heart valve damage. I suggest you to take either Kaypen-250 or Benzathine penicillin for the secondary prevention of rheumatic fever.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
Based on the history you seem to have developed recurrent pharyngitis for which your doctor has prescribed cefadroxil.
Cefadroxil is a cephalosporin antibiotic that is commonly used to treat different types of infections caused by susceptible bacteria such as non-hemolytic streptococci in your case. Its common side effects include diarrhea, abdominal pain, and allergic reactions.
It is not known to cause heart valve damage. I suggest you to take either Kaypen-250 or Benzathine penicillin for the secondary prevention of rheumatic fever.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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