Omnisef 500 mg (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 14.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Cephradine
Company	Orbit pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Omnisef 125 mg suspension

Title

Omnisef (Cephradine)

Description

Broad-spectrum bactericidal antibiotic for treating infections caused by sensitive Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

Color Options

White

Dimensions

N/A

Function

Treats upper respiratory tract infections, lower respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections

Materials

Active ingredient: Cephradine, Chemical class: Cephalosporin

Technical Specifications

Semisynthetic broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
Active against both gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms

Design Elements

First generation Cephalosporins

Usability Features

Oral administration
Injectable administration

Dosage & Administration

Adults: Urinary tract infections - 500mg four times daily or 1g twice daily
Children: Total daily dose of 25 to 50mg/kg given in two or four equally divided doses
Elderly: Normal adult dose is appropriate; dosage adjustment necessary in renal impairment
Injectable administration: Adults - 2-4 gm daily in four equally divided doses up to 8 gm daily; Children - 50-100 mg/kg daily in four equally divided doses

Interaction

Concomitant use of nephrotoxic drugs may increase the risk of kidney damage

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins

Side Effects

Gastro-intestinal disturbances
Hypersensitivity phenomena
Skin reactions
Glossitis
Dizziness
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Abdominal pain
Vaginitis
Candida overgrowth

Pregnancy & Lactation

Caution advised in lactating mothers as Cephradine is excreted in breast milk
Patients cautioned about operating hazardous machinery

Precautions & Warnings

Prolonged use may result in the development of superinfection
Administered with care to patients hypersensitive to penicillins
May cause a false positive urine glucose result in testing
Dosage adjustment necessary in renal impairment

Use in Special Populations

Dosing recommendations for patients with renal impairment
Higher doses may be required for chronic or severe infections

Overdose Effects

Non-specific symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea
Gastric lavage may be necessary if a large amount has been ingested

Therapeutic Class

First generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

Omnisef Suspension should be freshly prepared and used within 7-14 days; Omnisef Injection solutions retain potency for 12 hours when stored at 5°C