Ficef 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 90.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefadroxil monohydrate |
| Company | Unimed unihealth pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of pharyngitis and tonsillitis
- Treatment of urinary tract infections
- Treatment of skin & soft tissue infections
- Targeted bacterial pathogens include Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus pneumoniae, E. coli, Proteus mirabilis, Klebsiella species, Staphylococci, and penicillinase producing bacteria
Description
- Ficef is an acid-stable and semi-synthetic oral cephalosporin
- Rapidly absorbed after oral administration
- Maintains urine concentration of antibiotic for 20 to 22 hours
Pharmacology
- Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis
- Binds to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs)
- Arrests cell wall assembly resulting in bacterial cell death
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage for specific infections
- Children dosage
- Can be taken with or without meals
- Administration with food may help diminish gastrointestinal complaints
Interaction
- No significant drug interaction with other drugs
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Cefadroxil or its ingredients
Side Effects
- Generally well-tolerated
- Commonly reported side effects include gastrointestinal disturbances and hypersensitivity phenomena
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Caution during pregnancy if clearly needed
- Excreted in human milk, caution advised during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- May cause pseudomembranous colitis
- Caution during diagnosis in patients with diarrhea associated with Ficef therapy
Therapeutic Class
- First generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Store in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children