Betasef 250 mg (Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cephradine
Company Alco pharma ltd
Also available as
Betasef 500 mg capsule Betasef 125 mg suspension Betasef ds 250 mg suspension Betasef 125 mg pediatric drop

Indications

  • Treats infections caused by sensitive Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
  • Effective for upper respiratory tract infections like sinusitis, pharyngitis, and laryngo-tracheo bronchitis
  • Suitable for lower respiratory tract infections like bronchitis and lobar pneumonia
  • Recommended for urinary tract infections including cystitis and pyelonephritis
  • Used for skin and soft tissue infections like abscess and cellulitis

Pharmacology

  • Broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
  • Active against both gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms
  • Inhibits cross-linking process in the cell wall of bacteria

Dosage & Administration

  • Oral administration for adults and children
  • Injectable administration for adults and children
  • Special dosage adjustments for elderly and patients with renal or hepatic function impairment

Interactions

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

Contraindications

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

Side Effects

  • Gastro-intestinal disturbances
  • Hypersensitivity phenomena
  • Skin reactions like rashes and urticaria
  • Rare effects include glossitis, heartburn, dizziness, and nausea

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Safety in pregnancy not established
  • Excreted in breast milk, caution advised for lactating mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • Prolonged use may result in superinfection
  • Administer with care to patients hypersensitive to penicillins
  • May cause false positive urine glucose result with certain tests
  • Dosage adjustment necessary in renal impairment
  • Contains lactose, not suitable for patients with specific hereditary problems

Use in Special Populations

  • Recommended doses for patients with renal impairment not on haemodialysis
  • Recommendations for patients on chronic, intermittent haemodialysis

Overdose Effects

  • Non-specific symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea
  • Supportive treatment required, including gastric lavage for large ingestions

Therapeutic Class

  • First generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Suspension should be freshly prepared
  • Reconstituted suspension should be used within 7-14 days depending on storage temperature
  • Injection solutions should be used within 2 hours at room temperature
  • Do not use later than the date of expiry

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