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

100 ml bottle: ৳ 120.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cephradine
Company Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Intracef 250 mg capsule Intracef 500 mg capsule Intracef 125 mg suspension Intracef 125 mg pediatric drop

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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