Benocef 500 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (4 x 7: ৳ 420.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 105.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cephradine |
| Company | Benham pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Susceptible microorganisms (Gram-positive and Gram-negative)
Pharmacology
- Broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
- Active against gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms
- Inhibition of cell wall cross-linking
- Lysis of bacteria due to osmotic pressure
Dosage & Administration
- Oral administration for adults and children
- Dosage based on infection site and severity
- Injectable administration for adults and children
- Dose adjustment in renal impairment
Interaction
- Potential risk of kidney damage with concomitant use of nephrotoxic drugs
- Enhanced renal toxicity with diuretics and probenecid
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Gastro-intestinal disturbances
- Hypersensitivity phenomena
- Skin reactions
- Rare side effects including glossitis, heartburn, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safety in pregnancy not established
- Excretion in breast milk
- Caution in lactating mothers
- Potential to cause dizziness
Precautions & Warnings
- Risk of superinfection with prolonged use
- Care in patients hypersensitive to penicillins
- Potential false positive urine glucose result
- Lactose content and hereditary problems
- Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
Use in Special Populations
- Recommended doses for patients with renal impairment
- Higher doses may be required for chronic or severe infections
- Regular monitoring for urinary tract infections
Overdose Effects
- Non-specific symptoms
- Supportive treatment
- Gastric lavage if large amount ingested
Therapeutic Class
- First generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Freshly prepare suspension
- Reconstituted suspension usage timeframe
- Injection solution usage timeframe
- Storage temperature impact on potency
- Dispensing on prescription of a registered physician