Cephradine is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It belongs to a class of antibiotics known as cephalosporins. The drug works by stopping the growth of bacteria and is commonly used to treat respiratory tract infections, skin infections, urinary tract infections, and some other types of infections caused by bacteria that are sensitive to it. Doctors usually prescribe
Cephradine when they are sure that the infection is caused by bacteria and not viruses, as antibiotics generally do not affect viral diseases.