Selex 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 82.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cephalexin |
| Company | Orion pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Selex
Categories
- Antibiotic
- Pharmaceutical
- Medication
Description
- Selex is indicated for the treatment of respiratory tract infections, genito-urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, ear, nose and throat infections, and bone infections caused by susceptible organisms.
Color Options
- Not Applicable
Dimensions
- Not Applicable
Functions
- Kills bacteria by interfering in the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall
- Active by mouth
- Weaken the bacterial cell wall, causing the cell to swell and rupture
Materials
- Semisynthetic analogue of Cephalosporin C
Technical Specifications
- Therapeutic Class: First generation Cephalosporins
Design Elements
- Not Applicable
Usability Features
- Should be stored in a cool and dry place
Indications
- Treatment of respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of genito-urinary tract infections
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
- Treatment of ear, nose and throat infections
- Treatment of bone infections
Pharmacology
- Cephalexin is a semisynthetic analogue of Cephalosporin C
- It kills bacteria by interfering in the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall
- Cephalexin is a first generation cephalosporin that is active by mouth
Dosage & Administration
- Usual adult dose: 250 mg to 500 mg every 6 hours
- Maximum children's dose: 25-100 mg/kg/day in divided doses to a maximum of 4 g daily
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the cephalosporin group of antibiotics
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Abdominal discomfort
- Skin rash
- Angioedema
- Rise in serum aminotransferases
- Eosinophilia
- Neutropenia
- Superinfection with resistant microorganisms
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- Cefalexin may be used during pregnancy when essential
- Cefalexin is found in the milk of nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with renal impairment
- May give a false positive reaction for glucose with copper reduction reagent
- Positive results to Coombs’ test reported
Storage Conditions
- Should be stored in a cool and dry place
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