Betasef 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 90.00

Medicine Details

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

Indications

  • Treatment of infections caused by sensitive Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
  • Upper respiratory tract infections
  • Lower respiratory tract infections
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Skin and soft tissue infections

Pharmacology

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

Dosage & Administration

  • For oral and injectable administration
  • Different dosages for adults, children, and elderly
  • Maximum daily dosage of 4 gm
  • Dosage adjustment in renal impairment

Interaction

  • Nephrotoxic drug interactions
  • Increased risk of kidney damage with concomitant use of certain drugs

Contraindications

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

Side Effects

  • Gastro-intestinal disturbances
  • Hypersensitivity phenomena
  • Skin reactions
  • Possible blood disorders
  • Potential immune system, psychiatric, nervous system, and hepatic disorders
  • Reversible interstitial nephritis

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Safety in pregnancy not established
  • Excretion in breast milk
  • Caution in lactating mothers
  • Potential cause of dizziness

Precautions & Warnings

  • Potential development of superinfection with prolonged use
  • Administration with care to patients hypersensitive to penicillins
  • Positive result in Coombs’ testing
  • Potential false positive urine glucose result
  • Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
  • Contains lactose - caution in patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance

Use in Special Populations

  • Recommended doses for patients with renal impairment
  • Additional information for all patients
  • Caution in pediatric dosages

Overdose Effects

  • Non-specific symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea
  • Supportive treatment
  • Gastric lavage may be necessary

Therapeutic Class

First generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Freshly prepared suspension
  • Reconstituted Suspension usage timeframe
  • Injection solutions usage timeframe
  • Solutions retain potency for specific durations
  • Medicine storage precautions

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