Cephid 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 80.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cephradine
Company Zenith pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Cephid 250 mg capsule Cephid 500 mg capsule

Indications

  • Upper respiratory tract infections
  • Lower respiratory tract infections
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Skin and soft tissue infections

Pharmacology

  • Bactericidal antibiotic
  • Active against gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms
  • Inhibits cross-linking process

Dosage & Administration

  • For Oral Administration - Adults:
    • Urinary tract infections
    • Respiratory tract infections
    • Skin and soft tissue infections
  • For Oral Administration - Children:
    • Otitis media
  • For Injectable Administration - Adult:
    • Usual dose
    • Prophylaxis dose
  • For Injectable Administration - Children:
    • Dose for severe infection

Interaction

  • Nephrotoxic drugs interaction
  • Diuretics interaction
  • Probenecid interaction

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins

Side Effects

  • Gastro-intestinal Disturbances: Limited essentially to gastro-intestinal disturbances
  • Hypersensitivity Phenomena: Occasional hypersensitivity phenomena
  • Rare Effects:
    • Glossitis
    • Heartburn
    • Dizziness
    • Skin reactions
    • Joint pains
    • Oedema
    • Fever
    • Confusion
    • Liver enzyme disturbances
    • Transient hepatitis

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Teratogenicity in animal studies not demonstrated
  • Excreted in breast milk
  • Caution in lactating mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • Anti-Infective Prolonged Use: May result in superinfection
  • Hypersensitivity to Penicillins: Risk of cross-sensitivity
  • Coombs’ Testing: May cause a positive result
  • False Positive Urine Glucose Result: May cause a false positive urine glucose result
  • Renal Impairment: Dosage adjustment necessary
  • Lactose Content: Contains lactose

Use in Special Populations

  • Renal Impairment dosages
  • Additional Information for all patients

Overdose Effects

  • Non-specific symptoms
  • Supportive treatment
  • Gastric lavage may be necessary

Therapeutic Class

  • First generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Freshly prepared suspension
  • Reconstituted suspension 7-14 days validity
  • Injection solutions usage timeframe
  • Keep out of the reach of children
  • Dispensed only on prescription

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