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 |
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