Urodin 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 80.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cephradine |
| Company | Union pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
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
- Susceptible microorganisms
- Staphylococci
- Streptococci
- Escherichia coli
- Klebsiella spp
- Proteus mirabilis
- Haemophilus influenza
- Shigella spp
- Salmonella spp
- Neisseria spp
Pharmacology
- Broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
- Active against gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms
- Inhibition of cell wall cross-linking process
- Lysis of bacteria due to external osmotic pressure
Dosage & Administration
- Oral administration for adults
- Oral administration for children
- Oral administration for elderly
- Injectable administration for adults
- Injectable administration for children
- Maximum daily dosage
- Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
Interaction
- Concomitant use of nephrotoxic drugs
- Enhanced risk of renal toxicity with diuretics and probenecid
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Gastro-intestinal disturbances
- Hypersensitivity phenomena
- Skin reactions
- Blood and lymphatic system disorders
- Immune system disorders
- Psychiatric disorders
- Nervous system disorders
- Hepatobiliary disorders
- Renal and urinary disorders
- Elevation of blood urea nitrogen, serum creatinine, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, total bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safety in pregnancy not established
- Excretion in breast milk
- Caution in lactating mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Prolonged use may result in superinfection
- Administered with care to patients hypersensitive to penicillins
- Positive result in Coombs’ testing
- False positive urine glucose result
- Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
- Contains lactose
- Caution in patients with rare hereditary problems
Use in Special Populations
- Recommended doses for patients with renal impairment
- Higher doses for chronic or severe infections
- Additional monitoring for chronic urinary tract infections
- Equivalent paediatric dosages
- Transfer from intramuscular/intravenous to oral treatment
Overdose Effects
- Non-specific symptoms
- Supportive treatment
- Gastric lavage if large amount ingested
Therapeutic Class
- First generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Freshly prepare suspension
- Reconstituted suspension shelf life
- Injection solutions shelf life
- Storage temperature impact on potency
- Varied color of reconstituted solutions
- Dispensing only on prescription of a registered physician