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

100 ml bottle: ৳ 110.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cephradine
Company Amico laboratories ltd
Also available as
Belocef 250 mg capsule Belocef 125 mg suspension Belocef 125 mg pediatric drop

Indications

  • Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections
  • Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections
  • Treatment of urinary tract infections
  • Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
  • Activity against gram-positive bacteria
  • Activity against gram-negative bacteria

Pharmacology

  • Broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
  • Active against gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms
  • Inhibits cross-linking process in bacterial cell wall
  • Causes lysis of bacteria due to external osmotic pressure

Dosage & Administration

  • For oral administration in adults and children
  • For injectable administration in adults and children
  • Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
  • Maximum daily dosage for children: 4 gm

Interaction

  • Increased risk of kidney damage when used with nephrotoxic drugs
  • Enhanced possibility of renal toxicity with diuretics and probenecid

Contraindications

  • Should not be used in patients with known or suspected hypersensitivity to cephalosporins

Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal disturbances
  • Hypersensitivity reactions
  • Skin reactions
  • Glossitis
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Joint pains
  • Oedema
  • Blood disorders
  • Fever
  • Skin rashes
  • Liver enzyme disturbances
  • Reversible interstitial nephritis

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Caution advised in lactating mothers
  • Potential teratogenicity
  • Patients cautioned about operating hazardous machinery

Precautions & Warnings

  • Prolonged use may result in the development of superinfection
  • Administered with care to patients hypersensitive to penicillins
  • Positive result in Coombs’ testing
  • May cause false positive urine glucose result

Use in Special Populations

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

Overdose Effects

  • Non-specific symptoms
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Gastric upsets
  • Supportive treatment
  • Gastric lavage may be necessary

Therapeutic Class

  • First generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Freshly prepare suspension
  • Use reconstituted suspension within specified days
  • Use injection solutions within specified timeframes
  • Do not use later than the date of expiry
  • Keep all medicines out of the reach of children
  • Dispensed only on prescription of a registered physician

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