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 |
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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