Libradin 500 mg (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 12.54 (28's pack: ৳ 351.12)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cephradine
Company Libra pharmaceuticls ltd
Also available as
Libradin 125 mg suspension

Title and Categories

  • Libradin Cephradine 500mg
  • Medicines
  • Antibiotics
  • Cephalosporins
  • First generation Cephalosporins

Dimensions

N/A

Color Options

N/A

Functions

  • Treats infections caused by sensitive Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
  • Bactericidal antibiotic
  • Inhibits cross-linking process in bacteria cell walls
  • Treats upper respiratory tract infections
  • Treats lower respiratory tract infections
  • Treats urinary tract infections
  • Treats skin and soft tissue infections
  • Excreted in breast milk

Materials

  • Cephradine

Technical Specifications

  • Oral Administration:
    • Adults:
      • Urinary tract infections
      • Respiratory tract infections
      • Skin and soft tissue infections
    • Children:
      • Total daily dose
      • Otitis media
      • Maximum daily dosage
    • Elderly: Normal adult dose appropriate; monitor patients with impaired renal or hepatic function
  • Injectable Administration:
    • Adult:
      • Usual dose
      • Prophylaxis dose
    • Children: Dose recommendations based on weight
  • Renal Impairment Doses:
    • Recommended doses for patients with different levels of renal function
  • Haemodialysis Recommendations:
    • Dosing recommendations for patients on chronic, intermittent haemodialysis
  • General Dosage Information:
    • Higher doses may be required for chronic or severe infections
    • Treatment duration recommendations

Design Elements

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Usability Features

  • Caution in patients with known or suspected hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
  • May cause false positive urine glucose result with certain tests
  • Dosage adjustment necessary in renal impairment
  • Contains lactose

Interaction

  • Nephrotoxic Drugs: Concomitant use may increase risk of kidney damage
  • Diuretics and Probenecid: Enhance possibility of renal toxicity

Contraindications

  • Known or suspected hypersensitivity to cephalosporins

Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal disturbances
  • Hypersensitivity phenomena
  • Skin reactions
  • Glossitis
  • Heartburn
  • Dizziness
  • Nervous system disorders
  • Liver enzyme disturbances
  • Reversible interstitial nephritis

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Safety in pregnancy not established
  • Excreted in breast milk
  • Caution in lactating mothers
  • May cause dizziness

Precautions & Warnings

  • Superinfection: Prolonged use may result in the development of superinfection
  • Cross-Sensitivity: Administer with care to patients hypersensitive to penicillins
  • Coombs' Testing:
    • Positive Result: Cephalosporin antibiotics may cause a positive result in Coombs’ testing
    • Note for Neonates: Positive result may be due to the drug if mothers received cephalosporins prior to labor
  • Urine Glucose Result: May cause false positive result with certain tests
  • Dosage Adjustment: Necessary in renal impairment
  • Lactose Content: Contains lactose; not suitable for patients with specific hereditary problems
  • Paediatric Uses: Special dosing considerations for paediatric population
  • Overdose Effects: Non-specific symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea

Pediatric Uses

  • Special dosage considerations for paediatric population

Overdose Effects

Non-specific and generally include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea

Therapeutic Class

First generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Reconstituted Suspension usage timeframe
  • Injection solution usage timeframe
  • Storage temperature impact on potency
  • Medicine expiry date
  • Keep out of reach of children
  • Dispense only on prescription of a registered physician

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