Sefanid 500 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.05 (3 x 10: ৳ 361.50)
Strip Price: ৳ 120.50
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefadroxil monohydrate |
| Company | Drug international ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of urinary tract infections
- Treatment of skin & soft tissue infections
Description
- Acid-stable and semi-synthetic oral cephalosporin
- Rapidly absorbed after oral administration
- Maintains urine concentration of antibiotic well above MIC of susceptible pathogens
Pharmacology
- Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis
- Binds to penicillin-binding proteins
- Inhibits transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis
- Arrests cell wall assembly resulting in bacterial cell death
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage for various infections
- Children dosage in divided doses every 12 hours
- May be taken with or without meals
- Administration with food may help diminish gastrointestinal complaints
Interaction
- No significant drug interactions
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with history of hypersensitivity to Cefadroxil
Side Effects
- Well-tolerated overall
- Commonly reported gastrointestinal disturbances
- Commonly reported hypersensitivity phenomena
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Cefadroxil excreted in human milk
- Caution advised during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- May cause pseudomembranous colitis
- Caution advised if diarrhea develops during treatment
Therapeutic Class
- First generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children