Glovocef 500 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.50 (20's pack: ৳ 250.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cephradine |
| Company | Globex pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of infections caused by sensitive Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Susceptible microorganisms
- Gram-positive bacteria
- Gram-negative bacteria
Pharmacology
- Semisynthetic broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
- Active against both gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms
- Cell wall inhibition mechanism
- Bactericidal action through lysis of bacteria
Dosage & Administration
- Oral administration for adults
- Oral administration for children
- Dosage based on infection severity and site
- Injectable administration for adults
- Injectable administration for children
- Dosage adjustment for elderly and patients with impaired renal or hepatic function
Interaction
- Concomitant use of nephrotoxic drugs
- Risk of kidney damage
- Enhanced renal toxicity with diuretics
- Enhanced renal toxicity with probenecid
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Skin reactions
- Various rare side effects
- Blood and lymphatic system disorders
- Immune system disorders
- Psychiatric disorders
- Nervous system disorders
- Hepatobiliary disorders
- Renal and urinary disorders
- Investigations related side effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safety in pregnancy not established
- Excretion in breast milk
- Caution in lactating mothers
- Potential dizziness side effect
Precautions & Warnings
- Superinfection risk
- Cross-sensitivity to penicillins
- Positive result in Coombs' testing
- False positive urine glucose result
- Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
- Contains lactose
Use in Special Populations
- Recommended doses for renal impairment
- Additional information for all patients
- Higher doses for chronic or severe infections
- Continuation of treatment post-symptom resolution
- Regular monitoring for urinary tract infections
- Transfer from injectable to oral treatment
Overdose Effects
- Non-specific symptoms
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Gastric upsets
- Supportive treatment
- Gastric lavage if necessary
Therapeutic Class
- First generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Fresh preparation of suspension
- Reconstituted suspension shelf life
- Injection solutions usage time frame
- Potency retention at room temperature and 5°C
- Variation in color of reconstituted solutions
- Expiry date
- Keep out of reach of children
- Dispensing only with a prescription