Cefrasyn 500 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 13.00 (20's pack: ৳ 260.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cephradine |
| Company | Mst pharma |
| Also available as |
Title
- Cefrasyn
- Cephradine
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmaceutical
Description
- Broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
- Indicated for infections caused by sensitive Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
- Available in oral and injectable forms
- Safe for use in special populations like children and elderly with proper dosage adjustment
- Requires caution in patients with known or suspected hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
- May cause gastrointestinal disturbances and hypersensitivity reactions
Dimensions
- Various dosages for adults and children
- Dosage adjustment required in renal impairment
- Different storage conditions for suspension and injection solutions
Color Options
- N/A
Functions
- Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections, lower respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections
- Inhibition of bacterial cell wall cross-linking process
Materials
- Cephradine
Technical Specifications
- Semisynthetic first generation Cephalosporin
- Active against both penicillinase producing and nonproducing staphylococci
- Susceptible, in vitro to various Gram-positive and Gram-negative microorganisms
Design Elements
- N/A
Usability Features
- Oral and injectable administration
- Caution needed in lactating mothers and patients with impaired renal or hepatic function
- Cefrasyn contains lactose
Interaction
- Concomitant use of nephrotoxic drugs may increase the risk of kidney damage
- Diuretics and probenecid may enhance the possibility of renal toxicity
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Gastro-intestinal disturbances
- Hypersensitivity phenomena
- Skin reactions
- Possible blood disorders, fever, confusion, dizziness, liver enzyme disturbances, reversible interstitial nephritis
- Potential elevation of various biochemical markers
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safety in pregnancy not established
- Excreted in breast milk
- Caution advised in lactating mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- May result in the development of superinfection
- Care needed in patients hypersensitive to penicillins
- May cause false positive urine glucose result
- Dosage adjustment necessary in renal impairment
- Cefrasyn contains lactose
Use in Special Populations
- Dosage recommendations for patients with renal impairment
- Additional monitoring and regular bacteriological and clinical monitoring required in chronic urinary tract infections
- Paediatric dosages should not exceed those specified for adults
- Possibility of transferring from intramuscular/intravenous therapy to oral treatment
Overdose Effects
- Non-specific symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea
- Supportive treatment required
Therapeutic Class
- First generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Freshly prepare Cefrasyn Suspension
- Reconstituted Suspension usable within 7-14 days based on storage temperature
- Injection solutions usable within 2 hours at room temperature, and 12 hours at 5°C
- Variation in color of reconstituted solutions does not affect potency
- Keep all medicines out of reach of children
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