Ancef 250 mg (Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cephradine
Company Unimed unihealth pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Ancef 500 mg capsule Ancef 125 mg suspension Ancef forte 250 mg suspension Ancef 125 mg pediatric drop

Indications

  • Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria infections
  • Upper respiratory tract infections
  • Lower respiratory tract infections
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Skin and soft tissue infections

Pharmacology

  • Bactericidal antibiotic
  • Broad spectrum
  • Cell wall inhibition
  • Gram-positive and Gram-negative microorganisms sensitivity

Dosage & Administration

  • Oral administration for adults and children
  • Injectable administration for adults and children
  • Dose adjustment in renal impairment
  • Maximum daily dosage

Interaction

  • Nephrotoxic drug interaction
  • Enhanced renal toxicity by diuretics and probenecid

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins

Side Effects

  • Gastro-intestinal disturbances
  • Hypersensitivity reactions
  • 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
  • Elevation of serum creatinine
  • Elevation of liver enzymes

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Excretion in breast milk
  • Caution in lactating mothers
  • Dizziness caution

Precautions & Warnings

  • Superinfection risk
  • Cross-sensitivity with beta-lactam antibiotics
  • Coombs testing interference
  • False positive urine glucose result
  • Lactose content concern

Use in Special Populations

  • Renal Impairment dosing recommendations
  • Haemodialysis dosing recommendations
  • Additional information for all patients

Overdose Effects

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

Therapeutic Class

  • First generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Freshly prepared suspension
  • Reconstituted suspension shelf life
  • Injection solution shelf life
  • Variation in reconstituted solution color
  • Expiry date importance
  • Keep out of the reach of children
  • Dispensed only on prescription

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