Bactacef 500 mg (Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cephradine
Company Silco pharmaceutical ltd
Also available as
Bactacef 125 mg suspension Bactacef ds 250 mg suspension

Product Title

  • Bactacef

Category

  • Medicine
  • Antibiotic
  • Cephalosporin

Indications

  • Treatment of infections caused by sensitive Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
  • Upper respiratory tract infections
  • Lower respiratory tract infections
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Skin and soft tissue infections

Pharmacology

  • Semisynthetic broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
  • Active against both gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms
  • Inhibition of cross-linking process in bacteria cell wall

Dosage & Administration

  • For oral administration in adults and children
  • Maximum daily dosage: 4 gm
  • Usual dose for injectable administration in adults and children

Interaction

  • Concomitant use of nephrotoxic drugs
  • Enhanced risk of kidney damage with diuretics and probenecid

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins

Side Effects

  • Gastro-intestinal disturbances
  • Hypersensitivity phenomena
  • Glossitis
  • Skin reactions
  • Blood disorders
  • Hepatobiliary disorders
  • Renal and urinary disorders

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Safety in pregnancy not established
  • Excretion in breast milk
  • Caution in lactating mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • Development of superinfection with prolonged use
  • Care with penicillin hypersensitivity
  • Positive result in Coombs’ testing
  • False positive urine glucose result
  • Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
  • Containment of lactose

Use in Special Populations

  • Recommended doses for patients with renal impairment and on haemodialysis
  • Higher doses may be required for chronic or severe infections

Overdose Effects

  • Non-specific symptoms
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Supportive treatment
  • Gastric lavage if large amount ingested

Therapeutic Class

  • First generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Freshly prepare Suspension
  • Use within 7-14 days after reconstitution
  • Use Injection solutions within 2 hours at room temperature
  • Solutions retain potency for 12 hours when stored at 5°C
  • Do not use later than the date of expiry

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