Mega Cef 500 mg (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 11.90 (30's pack: ৳ 357.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cephradine
Company Hudson pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Mega cef 125 mg suspension

Indications

  • Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections
  • Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections
  • Treatment of urinary tract infections
  • Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
  • Effective against Gram-positive bacteria
  • Effective against Gram-negative bacteria

Pharmacology

  • Semisynthetic broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
  • Active against both gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms
  • Inhibition of cell wall cross-linking process

Dosage & Administration

  • Oral administration for adults and children
  • Injectable administration for adults and children
  • Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
  • Maximum daily dosage of 4 gm
  • Usage in special populations (e.g., elderly, renal impairment)

Interaction

  • Increasing risk of kidney damage when used with nephrotoxic drugs
  • Enhanced renal toxicity with diuretics and probenecid

Contraindications

  • Not to be used in patients with known or suspected hypersensitivity to cephalosporins

Side Effects

  • Gastro-intestinal disturbances
  • Hypersensitivity phenomena
  • Skin reactions
  • Hematological disorders
  • Immune system disorders
  • Psychiatric disorders
  • Nervous system disorders
  • Hepatobiliary disorders
  • Renal and urinary disorders

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Caution advised in lactating mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • Risk of superinfection with prolonged use
  • Risk of cross-sensitivity between beta-lactam antibiotics
  • Potential false positive urine glucose result
  • Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
  • Lactose content may be unsuitable for certain patients

Use in Special Populations

  • Recommended doses for renal impairment patients
  • Higher doses for chronic or severe infections
  • Continued treatment for at least 2-3 days after symptoms have resolved

Overdose Effects

  • Non-specific symptoms
  • Supportive treatment
  • Gastric lavage may be necessary in case of large ingestion

Therapeutic Class

  • First generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Storage and usage instructions for Mega Cef Suspension
  • Storage and usage instructions for Mega Cef Injection solutions

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