Mycef DS 250 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 120.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cephradine
Company Ambee pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Mycef 500 mg capsule Mycef 125 mg suspension Mycef 125 mg pediatric drop

Title

  • Mycef DS

Categories

  • Antibiotic
  • Medicine
  • Pharmaceutical

Description

  • Indicated for the treatment of infections caused by sensitive Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
  • Semisynthetic broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
  • Active against infections caused by both gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms
  • Available in oral and injectable administration forms
  • Should not be used in patients with known or suspected hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
  • Excreted in breast milk and should be used with caution in lactating mothers
  • May cause dizziness, patients should be cautioned about operating hazardous machinery, including automobiles
  • Prolonged use of an anti-infective may result in the development of superinfection due to the emergence of resistant organisms
  • Should be administered with care to patients hypersensitive to penicillins because of the risk of cross-sensitivity between beta-lactam antibiotics
  • May cause a false positive urine glucose result when Benedict’s or Fehling’s solutions or tablets such as Clinitest are used in the testing
  • Dosage adjustment is necessary in renal impairment
  • Contains lactose, not suitable for patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption

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      Functions

      • Treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria
      • Bactericidal action
      • Inhibition of cross-linking process in bacteria's cell wall
      • Lysis of bacteria due to external osmotic pressure

      Materials

      • Cephradine

      Technical Specifications

      • Dosage: Varies for adults, children, and elderly based on the type and severity of infection
      • Dosage forms: Oral tablets, injectable solutions

      Design Elements

        Usability Features

          Interaction

          • Concomitant use of nephrotoxic drugs may increase the risk of kidney damage
          • Diuretics and probenecid enhanced the possibility of renal toxicity

          Contraindications

          • Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins

          Side Effects

          • Gastro-intestinal disturbances
          • Hypersensitivity phenomena
          • Skin reactions
          • Glossitis
          • Heartburn
          • Dizziness
          • Nausea
          • Vomiting
          • Diarrhoea
          • Abdominal pain
          • Vaginitis
          • Candida overgrowth
          • Blood disorders
          • Fever
          • Serum sickness like reactions
          • Anaphylaxis
          • Confusion
          • Sleep disturbances
          • Headache
          • Liver enzyme disturbances
          • Transient hepatitis
          • Cholestatic jaundice
          • Reversible interstitial nephritis
          • Elevation of blood urea nitrogen, serum creatinine, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, total bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase

          Pregnancy & Lactation

          • Safety in pregnancy not established
          • Excreted in breast milk
          • Caution advised in lactating mothers

          Precautions & Warnings

          • Prolonged use may result in superinfection
          • Administer with care to patients hypersensitive to penicillins
          • May cause a false positive urine glucose result with certain testing

          Use in Special Populations

          • Recommended doses for patients with renal impairment
          • Higher doses may be required for chronic or severe infections
          • Regular bacteriological and clinical monitoring required for chronic urinary tract infections
          • Paediatric dosages should not exceed those specified for adults, regardless of severity of infection

          Overdose Effects

          • Non-specific symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and gastric upsets
          • Supportive treatment required
          • Gastric lavage may be necessary in case of large ingestion

          Therapeutic Class

          • First generation Cephalosporins

          Storage Conditions

          • Suspension should be freshly prepared
          • Reconstituted Suspension should be used within 7 days if kept at room temperature or within 14 days if kept in a refrigerator
          • Injection solutions should be used within 2 hours when kept at room temperature
          • Solutions retain potency for 12 hours when stored at 5°C
          • Reconstituted solutions may vary in color, but potency remains unaffected
          • Do not use later than the date of expiry
          • Keep all medicines out of the reach of children
          • To be dispensed only on the prescription of a registered physician

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