Edin 250 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.50 (30's pack: ৳ 195.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cephradine |
| Company | Millat pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
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
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal antibiotic
- Active against gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms
- Inhibits cross-linking process in bacterial cell wall
Dosage & Administration
- Oral administration for adults and children
- Injectable administration for adults and children
- Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
- Maximum daily dosage
Interaction
- Nephrotoxic drug interaction
- Enhanced renal toxicity with diuretics and probenecid
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Hypersensitivity phenomena
- Skin reactions
- Blood disorders
- Immune system disorders
- Psychiatric disorders
- Nervous system disorders
- Hepatobiliary disorders
- Renal and urinary disorders
- Elevation of blood urea nitrogen, serum creatinine, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, total bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Excretion in breast milk
- Caution in lactating mothers
- Risk of dizziness
Precautions & Warnings
- Risk of superinfection
- Cross-sensitivity with beta-lactam antibiotics
- False positive urine glucose result
- Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
- Contains lactose
Use in Special Populations
- Doses recommended for patients not on haemodialysis
- Doses recommended for patients on chronic, intermittent haemodialysis
- Higher doses may be required for chronic or severe infections
- Treatment duration for certain infections
Overdose Effects
- Non-specific symptoms
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Gastric upsets
- Supportive treatment
- Gastric lavage if necessary
Therapeutic Class
- First generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Freshly prepared suspension
- Reconstituted suspension shelf life
- Injection solution shelf life
- Variation in color of reconstituted solutions
- Expiry date
- Keep out of reach of children
- Dispense only on prescription