Dicef 500 mg (Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cephradine
Company Drug international ltd
Also available as
Dicef 250 mg capsule Dicef 125 mg suspension Dicef forte 250 mg suspension Dicef 125 mg pediatric drop

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

  • Broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
  • Active against both gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms
  • Inhibits cross-linking process in cell wall of bacteria
  • Main site of action is the cell wall of bacteria

Dosage & Administration

  • Oral administration for adults and children
  • Injectable administration for adults and children
  • Dose adjustment necessary in renal impairment

Interaction

Risk of kidney damage with concomitant use of nephrotoxic drugs

Contraindications

Not to be used in patients with known or suspected hypersensitivity to cephalosporins

Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal disturbances
  • Hypersensitivity phenomena
  • Skin reactions
  • Glossitis
  • Heartburn
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Vaginitis
  • Candida overgrowth
  • Blood disorders
  • Fever
  • Liver enzyme disturbances
  • Reversible interstitial nephritis

Pregnancy & Lactation

Caution advised in lactating mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • Prolonged use may result in superinfection
  • Administered with care to patients hypersensitive to penicillins
  • May cause false positive urine glucose result
  • Dosage adjustment necessary in renal impairment
  • Contains lactose

Use in Special Populations

Recommended dosages for patients with renal impairment

Overdose Effects

Non-specific symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and gastric upsets

Therapeutic Class

First generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

Suspension and injection solutions should be used within specified timeframes

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