Lindex 125 mg/1.25 ml (Pediatric Drops)

15 ml bottle: ৳ 60.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cephradine
Company Rangs pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Lindex 250 mg capsule Lindex 500 mg capsule Lindex 125 mg suspension Lindex ds 250 mg suspension 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
  • Microorganisms susceptible to Lindex

Pharmacology

  • Semisynthetic broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
  • Active against both gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms
  • Inhibition of cross-linking process in bacterial cell wall
  • Lysis of bacteria due to external osmotic pressure

Dosage & Administration

  • Oral administration for adults and children
  • Dosage for urinary tract infections in adults
  • Dosage for respiratory tract infections in adults
  • Dosage for skin and soft tissue infections in adults
  • Maximum daily dosage
  • Dosage for injectable administration in adults and children

Interaction

  • Nephrotoxic drugs interaction with Cefradine
  • Enhanced risk of renal toxicity with diuretics and probenecid

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins

Side Effects

  • Gastro-intestinal disturbances
  • Hypersensitivity phenomena
  • Skin reactions
  • Other rare side effects

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Safety in pregnancy not established
  • Excretion in breast milk
  • Caution in lactating mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • Development of superinfection with prolonged use
  • Cross-sensitivity for patients hypersensitive to penicillins
  • Positive result in Coombs’ testing
  • False positive urine glucose result
  • Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
  • Lactose content precaution

Use in Special Populations

  • Recommended doses for patients with renal impairment
  • Doses for patients on chronic, intermittent haemodialysis
  • Higher doses for chronic or severe infections
  • Monitoring for urinary tract infections

Overdose Effects

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

Therapeutic Class

  • First generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Freshly prepared suspension
  • Usage duration of reconstituted Suspension
  • Usage duration of injection solutions
  • Storage temperature impact on solution potency
  • Variations in reconstituted solution color
  • Dispensing only on prescription

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