Lindex 500 mg (Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cephradine
Company Rangs pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Lindex 250 mg capsule Lindex 125 mg suspension Lindex ds 250 mg suspension Lindex 125 mg pediatric drop Lindex 500 mg injection Lindex 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

Pharmacology

  • Bactericidal antibiotic
  • Active against both gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms
  • Inhibits cross-linking process in cell wall of bacteria

Dosage & Administration

  • Oral administration for adults and children
  • Injectable administration for adults and children
  • Dosage adjustments in renal impairment
  • Maximum daily dosages

Interaction

  • Nephrotoxic drugs interaction
  • Diuretics interaction
  • Probenecid interaction

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins

Side Effects

  • Gastro-intestinal disturbances
  • Hypersensitivity phenomena
  • Skin reactions
  • Rare side effects

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Teratogenicity in animal studies not demonstrated
  • Excretion in breast milk
  • Caution in lactating mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • Development of superinfection with prolonged use
  • Cross-sensitivity between beta-lactam antibiotics
  • Positive result in Coombs' testing
  • False positive urine glucose result
  • Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
  • Lactose content caution for specific patient groups

Use in Special Populations

  • Dosing recommendations for renal impairment and haemodialysis
  • Higher doses for chronic or severe infections
  • Continuation of treatment for specific infections

Overdose Effects

  • Non-specific symptoms
  • Supportive treatment
  • Gastric lavage if large amount ingested

Therapeutic Class

  • First generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Preparation and expiration of Suspension
  • Expiration of Injection solutions
  • Storage temperature and color variation indication
  • Dispensing only on prescription

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