Brace 250 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.53 (28's pack: ৳ 182.84)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cephradine |
| Company | Hallmark pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of urinary tract infections
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
- Effective against various susceptible microorganisms
- Susceptible to gram-positive bacteria
- Susceptible to gram-negative bacteria
Pharmacology
- Broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
- Active against both gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms
- Target: cell wall of bacteria
- Inhibits cross-linking process of cell wall
Dosage & Administration
- Available in oral and injectable forms
- Oral dosage for adults and children
- Injectable dosage for adults and children
- Specific dosage for urinary tract infections
- Specific dosage for respiratory tract infections
- Specific dosage for skin and soft tissue infections
- Maximum daily dosage
- Dosage adjustments for elderly, renal or hepatic impairment
Interaction
- Concomitant use with nephrotoxic drugs
- Enhanced risk with diuretics and probenecid
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Gastro-intestinal disturbances
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Rare side effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Unestablished safety in pregnancy
- Excretion in breast milk
- Caution in lactating mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Prolonged use may result in superinfection
- Caution in patients hypersensitive to penicillins
- Positive result in Coombs’ testing
- Potential for false positive urine glucose result
- Dose adjustment in renal impairment
- Contains lactose
Use in Special Populations
- Recommended doses for renal impairment
- Additional information for all patients
- Paediatric dosages
- Monitoring required for persistent infections
Overdose Effects
- Non-specific symptoms
- Supportive treatment
- Gastric lavage if ingestion is substantial
Therapeutic Class
- First generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Freshly prepared suspension
- Reconstituted suspension shelf life
- Injection solution shelf life
- Storage temperature considerations