Ancef 500 mg (Capsule)

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Medicine Details

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

Indications

  • Treatment of infections caused by sensitive Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
  • Upper respiratory tract infections: sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, laryngo-tracheo bronchitis, otitis media
  • Lower respiratory tract infections: bronchitis, lobar pneumonia, bronchopneumonia
  • Urinary tract infections: cystitis, urethritis, pyelonephritis
  • Skin and soft tissue infections: abscess, cellulitis, furunculosis, impetigo
  • Susceptible microorganisms: Staphylococci, Streptococci, Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus pneumonia, E.coli, Klebsiella spp, Proteus mirabilis, Haemophilus influenza, Shigella spp, Salmonella spp, Neisseria spp
  • Semisynthetic broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
  • Active against both gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms
  • Cell wall inhibitor
  • Pharmacology: main site of action is the cell wall of bacteria
  • Dosage for oral administration in adults and children
  • Dosage for injectable administration in adults and children
  • Interaction with nephrotoxic drugs and diuretics
  • Contraindicated in patients with known or suspected 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, investigation-related disorders
  • Pregnancy & Lactation precautions
  • Precautions & Warnings for prolonged use, hypersensitivity, Coombs’ testing, false positive urine glucose, dosage adjustment, lactose intolerance
  • Use in special populations: renal impairment
  • Overdose effects: non-specific symptoms, treatment is mainly supportive
  • Therapeutic class: First generation Cephalosporins
  • Storage conditions for Suspension and Injection solutions

Pharmacology

  • Cell wall inhibitor
  • Main site of action is the cell wall of bacteria

Dosage & Administration

  • Oral administration dosage for adults and children
  • Injectable administration dosage for adults and children

Interactions

  • Nephrotoxic drugs
  • Diuretics
  • Probenecid

Contraindications

  • Known or suspected 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
  • Investigation-related disorders

Pregnancy & Lactation

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

Precautions & Warnings

  • Prolonged use may result in the development of superinfection
  • Administered with care to patients hypersensitive to penicillins
  • Cephalosporin antibiotics may cause a positive result in Coombs’ testing
  • May cause a false positive urine glucose result
  • Dosage adjustment necessary in renal impairment
  • Contains lactose

Use in Special Populations

  • Renal impairment dosages
  • Dosages for patients on chronic, intermittent haemodialysis
  • Higher doses may be required for chronic or severe infections

Overdose Effects

  • Non-specific symptoms
  • Supportive treatment

Therapeutic Class

  • First generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Freshly prepared Suspension
  • Reconstituted Suspension shelf life
  • Injection solutions shelf life
  • Retain potency at 5°C
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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