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
Brace 500 mg capsule Brace 125 mg suspension

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

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