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 |
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