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What is the difference between keflex & duricef? i was given cipro (ciprofloxacin) for uti & had reaction & now given keflex. never took it before, but i've taken duricef & was fine. are duricef & keflex similar?
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Similar meds: They are both first generation cephalosporin class of antibiotics and have similar antibacterial spectrum and chemical make-ups. It should work in simple uti. If you took Duricef (cefadroxil) before without allergic reactions, you should take Keflex now safely.
Answered 7/23/2017
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Yes keflex and : Duricef (cefadroxil) both are cepahlosporins so are similar but i assume they did a urine culture to make sure the bacteria is sensitive to the antibiotics.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Both cephalosporins: Both of the drugs that you have taken are cephalosporins . They have a bit of different coverage , but if not allergic to one, should tolerate the other. Vito is a quinolone and an completely different group.
Answered 6/15/2013
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