Eusef DS 250 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 140.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cephradine |
| Company | Globe pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as | Eusef 500 mg capsuleEusef 125 mg suspensionEusef 125 mg pediatric dropEusef 500 mg injectionEusef 1 gm injection |
Indications
- Treatment of infections caused by sensitive Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Susceptible microorganisms (in vitro)
Pharmacology
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
- Active against both gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms
- Inhibition of cross-linking process in bacteria cell wall
Dosage & Administration
- Oral administration for adults and children
- Doses for urinary, respiratory, skin, and soft tissue infections
- Injectable administration for adults and children
Interaction
- Concomitant use of nephrotoxic drugs
- Enhanced risk with diuretics and probenecid
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Hypersensitivity phenomena
- Skin reactions
- Possible blood and lymphatic system disorders
- Possible immune system disorders
- Possible psychiatric and nervous system disorders
- Possible hepatobiliary and renal disorders
- Potential elevation of blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safety not established in pregnancy
- Excretion in breast milk
- Caution in lactating mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Development of superinfection with prolonged use
- Care in patients hypersensitive to penicillins
- Potential positive result in Coombs’ testing
- Potential false positive urine glucose result
- Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
- Contains lactose - caution in rare hereditary problems
Use in Special Populations
- Recommended doses for patients with renal impairment
- Dose recommendations for patients on haemodialysis
- Potential need for higher doses in chronic or severe infections
Overdose Effects
- Non-specific symptoms
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gastric upsets
- Supportive treatment
Therapeutic Class
- First generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Freshly prepare suspension
- Reconstituted suspension expiration timeline
- Injection solutions expiration timeline
- Retention of potency at 5°C
- Medicine storage precautions