Ceframed 500 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.00 (20's pack: ৳ 240.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cephradine |
| Company | Medimet pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of infections caused by sensitive Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
- Upper respiratory tract infections: sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, laryngo-tracheo bronchitis, otitis media
- Lower respiratory tract infections: bronchitis (acute and chronic), lobar pneumonia, bronchopneumonia
- Urinary tract infections: cystitis, urethritis, pyelonephritis
- Skin and soft tissue infections: abscess, cellulitis, furunculosis, impetigo
Pharmacology
- Semisynthetic broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
- Active against both gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms
- Inhibition of cross-linking process in cell wall of bacteria
- Lysis of bacteria due to external osmotic pressure
Dosage & Administration
- Oral administration for adults: urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections
- Dosage for children and elderly
- Injectable administration for adults and children
Interaction
- Nephrotoxic drugs
- Diuretics
- Probenecid
Contraindications
- Known or suspected hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Gastro-intestinal disturbances
- Hypersensitivity phenomena
- Skin reactions
- Other rare side effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No demonstrated teratogenicity in animals
Precautions & Warnings
- Prolonged use may result in superinfection
- Care needed for patients hypersensitive to penicillins
- Coombs’ testing
- False positive urine glucose result
- Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
- Lactose content
Use in Special Populations
- Doses for patients not on haemodialysis
- Doses for patients on chronic, intermittent haemodialysis
- Additional information for all patients
- Paediatric dosages
Overdose Effects
- Non-specific symptoms
Therapeutic Class
- First generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Preparation of suspension
- Shelf life of reconstituted suspension
- Shelf life of injection solutions
- Storage temperature
- Dispensing regulations