Adecef DS 250 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 120.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cephradine
Company Supreme pharmaceutical ltd
Also available as
Adecef 500 mg capsule Adecef 125 mg suspension

Title

  • Adecef DS

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Antibiotic
  • Bactericidal

Description

Adecef DS is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by sensitive Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria such as upper and lower respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, and skin and soft tissue infections. It is a semisynthetic broad-spectrum bactericidal antibiotic active against both gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms.

Dimensions

  • N/A

Color Options

  • N/A

Functions

  • Treats infections caused by sensitive Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
  • Inhibits cross-linking process in the cell wall of bacteria
  • Bactericidal action
  • Prevents lysis of bacteria due to external osmotic pressure
  • Helps with upper and lower respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections

Materials

  • Cephradine

Technical Specifications

  • Active against both penicillinase-producing and non-producing staphylococci
  • Recommended oral and injectable dosages for adults and children
  • Interaction with nephrotoxic drugs and diuretics
  • Contraindications for patients with known or suspected hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
  • Potential side effects including gastrointestinal disturbances, hypersensitivity reactions, and blood disorders
  • Safety precautions in pregnancy and lactation
  • Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
  • Storage conditions for suspension and injection solutions

Design Elements

  • Suspension and injection formats
  • Broad spectrum antibiotic
  • Broad indication coverage for various types of infections

Usability Features

  • Oral and injectable administration
  • Suitable for use in special populations with renal impairment
  • Therapeutic class as first-generation cephalosporins

Indications

  • Indicated for upper respiratory tract infections, lower respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections

Pharmacology

  • Semisynthetic broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic active against gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms
  • Inhibits cross-linking process in the cell wall of bacteria

Dosage & Administration

  • Recommended oral and injectable dosages for adults and children
  • Dose adjustment for renal impairment

Interaction

  • Concomitant use with nephrotoxic drugs and diuretics

Contraindications

  • Known or suspected hypersensitivity to cephalosporins

Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal disturbances
  • Hypersensitivity reactions
  • Blood and lymphatic system disorders
  • Immune system disorders
  • Psychiatric disorders
  • Nervous system disorders
  • Hepatobiliary disorders
  • Renal and urinary disorders
  • Investigations

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Caution in pregnancy and lactation
  • Excretion in breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Prolonged use may result in superinfection
  • Administration with care to patients hypersensitive to penicillins
  • Positive result in Coombs’ testing
  • Potential for false positive urine glucose result
  • Lactose content caution

Use in Special Populations

  • Renal impairment dosing recommendations
  • Higher doses for chronic or severe infections

Overdose Effects

  • Non-specific symptoms
  • Supportive treatment
  • Necessity of gastric lavage

Therapeutic Class

  • First generation cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Reconstituted Suspension should be used within specified time frames
  • Storage and potency retention for injection solutions
  • Dispensing on prescription only

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