Intracef 125 mg/1.25 ml (Pediatric Drops)

15 ml bottle: ৳ 50.00

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 ds 250 mg suspension

Indications

  • Upper respiratory tract infections
  • Lower respiratory tract infections
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Skin and soft tissue infections
  • Gram-positive bacteria infections
  • Gram-negative bacteria infections

Pharmacology

  • Broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
  • Active against gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms
  • Inhibits cross-linking process in cell wall of bacteria

Dosage & Administration

  • Oral administration
  • Adult dosage
  • Children dosage
  • Maximum daily dosage
  • Dosage for injectable administration
  • Dosage adjustment in renal impairment

Interaction

  • Nephrotoxicity risk with aminoglycosides
  • Enhanced renal toxicity with diuretics and probenecid

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins

Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal disturbances
  • Hypersensitivity phenomena
  • Skin reactions
  • Blood and lymphatic system disorders
  • Immune system disorders
  • Psychiatric disorders
  • Nervous system disorders
  • Hepatobiliary disorders
  • Renal and urinary disorders
  • Elevation in blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Excreted in breast milk
  • Caution in lactating mothers
  • Caution in pregnancy
  • Potential dizziness

Precautions & Warnings

  • Superinfection risk
  • Cross-sensitivity with penicillins
  • Positive result in Coombs’ testing
  • False positive urine glucose result
  • Lactose content

Use in Special Populations

  • Recommended doses for renal impairment
  • Higher doses for chronic or severe infections
  • Continued treatment for persistent infections

Overdose Effects

  • Non-specific symptoms
  • Mainly supportive treatment
  • Necessary gastric lavage for large ingestions

Therapeutic Class

  • First generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Freshly prepared suspension
  • Reconstituted suspension shelf life
  • Injection solutions shelf life
  • Potency retention at room temperature and 5°C
  • Medicine dispense caution

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