Betasef 125 mg/1.25 ml (Pediatric Drops)

15 ml bottle: ৳ 65.00

Medicine Details

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

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
  • Susceptibility to specific microorganisms

Pharmacology

  • Semisynthetic broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
  • Active against gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms
  • Inhibition of cross-linking process in bacteria cell wall
  • Mechanism of lysis of bacteria

Dosage & Administration

  • Oral administration for adults and children
  • Injectable administration for adults and children
  • Dose adjustment for renal impairment
  • Maximum daily dosage

Interaction

  • Concomitant use of nephrotoxic drugs
  • Enhanced risk with diuretics and probenecid

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins

Side Effects

  • Gastro-intestinal disturbances
  • Hypersensitivity phenomena
  • Occasional skin reactions
  • Rare side effects
  • Blood and lymphatic system disorders
  • Immune system disorders
  • Psychiatric disorders
  • Nervous system disorders
  • Hepatobiliary disorders
  • Renal and urinary disorders
  • Investigations

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Teratogenicity in animal studies
  • Excretion in breast milk
  • Caution in lactating mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • Prolonged use resulting in superinfection
  • Care in patients hypersensitive to penicillins
  • Potential positive result in Coombs’ testing
  • Possibility of false positive urine glucose result
  • Dosage adjustment necessary in renal impairment
  • Lactose content precautions

Use in Special Populations

  • Recommended doses for renal impairment
  • Additional information for all patients
  • Paediatric dosages
  • Duration of therapy for persistent infections
  • Transfer from intramuscular/intravenous to oral treatment

Overdose Effects

  • Non-specific symptoms
  • Supportive treatment
  • Gastric lavage if necessary

Therapeutic Class

  • First generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Freshly prepared suspension
  • Shelf life of reconstituted suspension
  • Storage duration for injection solutions
  • Variation in color of reconstituted solutions
  • Expiry date
  • Safety precautions

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