Cefcare 500 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (2 x 6: ৳ 180.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 90.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefadroxil monohydrate |
| Company | Navana pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment for upper respiratory tract infections
- Treatment for urinary tract infections
- Treatment for skin & soft tissue infections
Description
- Acid-stable and semi-synthetic oral cephalosporin
- Rapid absorption after oral administration
- Maintains urine concentration above MIC of susceptible urinary pathogens
Pharmacology
- Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis
- Binds to penicillin-binding proteins
- Inhibits transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage for different infections
- Child dosage in divided doses every 12 hours
- May be taken with or without food
Interaction
- No significant drug interaction
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Cefadroxil or any ingredients
Side Effects
- Well-tolerated with gastrointestinal disturbances
- Commonly reported side effects include hypersensitivity phenomena
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Excreted in human milk, caution during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- May cause pseudomembranous colitis
- Caution during diagnosis of diarrhea in association with Cefcare therapy
Therapeutic Class
- First generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Keep in dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children