Multicef 500 mg (Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cephradine
Company Desh pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Multicef 250 mg capsule Multicef 125 mg suspension Multicef 125 mg pediatric drop

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

Pharmacology

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

Dosage & Administration

  • Adult dosage for urinary tract infections
  • Adult dosage for respiratory tract infections
  • Adult dosage for skin and soft tissue infections
  • Dosage for children
  • Maximum daily dosage

Interaction

  • Concomitant use of nephrotoxic drugs
  • Enhanced risk of renal toxicity with diuretics and probenecid

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins

Side Effects

  • Gastro-intestinal disturbances
  • Hypersensitivity phenomena
  • Skin reactions
  • Glossitis
  • Hypertonia
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Reversible interstitial nephritis

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Safety in pregnancy not established
  • Excreted in breast milk
  • Caution in lactating mothers
  • May cause dizziness

Precautions & Warnings

  • Prolonged use may result in superinfection
  • Administered with care to patients hypersensitive to penicillins
  • May cause a false positive urine glucose result
  • Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
  • Contains lactose
  • Recommendations for patients on chronic, intermittent haemodialysis

Use in Special Populations

  • Recommended doses for patients with renal impairment
  • Additional information for all patients
  • Paediatric dosages

Overdose Effects

  • Non-specific symptoms
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Gastric upsets

Therapeutic Class

  • First generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Freshly prepared suspension
  • Reconstituted suspension usage timeline
  • Injection solutions usage timeline
  • Variation in color of reconstituted solutions
  • Dispensing only on prescription

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