Intracef DS 250 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 120.00

Medicine Details

Title

  • Intracef DS

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Antibiotic
  • Pharmaceutical

Description

  • Intracef DS is a broad-spectrum antibiotic for treating infections caused by sensitive Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

Indication

  • 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 of bacteria cell wall

Dosage

  • For oral administration in adults and children
  • For injectable administration in adults and children
  • Dosage adjustment in renal impairment

Interaction

  • Potential nephrotoxicity with concomitant use of aminoglycosides
  • Enhanced renal toxicity with diuretics and probenecid

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins

Side effects

  • Gastrointestinal disturbances
  • Hypersensitivity phenomena
  • Skin reactions
  • Glossitis
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Renal and hepatic disorders

Pregnancy lactation

  • Caution in pregnancy and lactation due to excretion in breast milk and potential teratogenicity

Precautions warnings

  • Risk of superinfection with prolonged use
  • Care with penicillin hypersensitivity
  • Potential false positive urine glucose result
  • Patient monitoring in renal impairment
  • Lactose intolerance caution

Special populations

  • Renal impairment dosing recommendations
  • Potential for higher doses in chronic or severe infections
  • Continuous bacteriological and clinical monitoring for urinary tract infections

Overdose effects

  • Non-specific symptoms such as nausea and vomiting
  • Supportive treatment with possible need for gastric lavage

Therapeutic class

  • First generation Cephalosporins

Storage conditions

  • Freshly prepare suspension
  • Reconstituted suspension usage timeframe
  • Injection solution usage timeframe
  • Potency retention at refrigeration
  • Dispensing on physician's prescription

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