Glovocef 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 80.00
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
- Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of urinary tract infections
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
- Susceptibility of microorganisms
- Susceptibility to different strains of bacteria
Pharmacology
- Cephradine as a broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
- Activity against gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms
- Sensitivity to Cephradine in both penicillinase producing and nonproducing staphylococci
- Inhibition of cross-linking process in the cell wall of bacteria
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage recommendations for different infections
- Children dosage recommendations for different infections
- Elderly patient dosage considerations
- Dosage and administration for injectable use
Interaction
- Concomitant use of nephrotoxic drugs
- Enhanced possibility of renal toxicity with diuretics and probenecid
Contraindications
- Cephradine contraindicated in known or suspected hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Hypersensitivity phenomena
- Occasional skin reactions
- Rare side effects like glossitis, heartburn, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, renal disorders
- Rare immune system and psychiatric disorders
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safety in pregnancy not established
- Excretion of Cephradine in breast milk
- Caution in lactating mothers
- Caution regarding operating hazardous machinery
Precautions & Warnings
- Prolonged use may result in superinfection
- Administer with care to patients hypersensitive to penicillins
- Potential positive result in Coombs’ testing
- Possibility of false positive urine glucose result
- Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
- Lactose content caution
Use in Special Populations
- Recommended doses for patients with renal impairment
- Dosing recommendations for patients on chronic, intermittent haemodialysis
- Need for regular bacteriological and clinical monitoring in chronic urinary tract infections
Overdose Effects
- Non-specific symptoms of overdose
- Supportive treatment
- Necessity of gastric lavage in case of large ingestion
Therapeutic Class
- First generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Freshly preparation of Glovocef Suspension
- Reconstituted Suspension usage timeline
- Usage timeline for Glovocef Injection solutions
- Solutions potency retention under different storage conditions
- Guidelines for dispensing and storage of the medicine