Lindex 500 mg/vial (IM/IV Injection)

500 mg vial: ৳ 55.00 (1 x 5: ৳ 275.00)

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 125 mg pediatric drop Lindex 1 gm injection

Title

  • Lindex
  • Cephradine 500mg Capsule
  • Cephalosporin Antibiotic

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Antibiotic
  • Healthcare

Description

  • Cephradine is a broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
  • Active against both gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms
  • Available for oral and injectable administration
  • Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
  • May cause gastrointestinal disturbances, skin reactions, and hypersensitivity phenomena
  • Pregnancy and lactation safety not established
  • Precautions needed for prolonged use and renal impairment
  • Storage conditions for suspension and injection solutions

Color Options

  • White/Clear

Usability Features

  • Oral and Injectable Administration

Functions

  • Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections
  • Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections
  • Treatment of urinary tract infections
  • Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections

Active Ingredient

  • Cephradine

Dosage Form

  • Capsule
  • Suspension
  • Injection

Dosage & Administration

  • Adult dosage for urinary tract infections
  • Adult dosage for respiratory tract infections
  • Adult dosage for skin and soft tissue infections
  • Children dosage for otitis media
  • Maximum daily dosage
  • Dosage adjustments for renal impairment

Indications

  • Indicated for sensitive Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial infections
  • Effective against Staphylococci, Streptococci, Streptococcus pneumonia, E. coli, Klebsiella spp, Proteus mirabilis, Haemophilus influenza, Shigella spp, Salmonella spp, Neisseria spp

Pharmacology

  • Bactericidal antibiotic
  • Targets cell wall of bacteria
  • Inhibits cross-linking process

Interaction

  • Risks with nephrotoxic drugs and diuretics

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
  • Investigations

Other Warnings

  • Risks of superinfection due to prolonged use of anti-infective
  • Cross-sensitivity between beta-lactam antibiotics
  • Positive result in Coombs’ testing
  • Potential for false positive urine glucose result

Special Populations

  • Dosage recommendations for renal impairment
  • Dosing considerations for patients on haemodialysis
  • Monitoring required for chronic urinary tract infections
  • Transfer from intramuscular/intravenous therapy to oral treatment

Overdose Effects

  • Non-specific symptoms such as nausea and vomiting

Therapeutic Class

  • First generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Freshly prepared suspension
  • Reconstituted suspension usage duration
  • Injection solutions usage duration
  • Storage temperature effects on solutions

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