Polycef 500 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.54 (7 x 4: ৳ 351.12)
Strip Price: ৳ 50.16
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cephradine |
| Company | Renata limited |
| Also available as |
Title
- Polycef (Cephradine)
Categories
- Medicines
- Antibiotics
- Prescription Drugs
Description
- Polycef is a semisynthetic broad-spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
Dimensions
- N/A
Color Options
- N/A
Functions
- Treats infections caused by sensitive Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
- Bactericidal action against various microorganisms
Materials
- Cephradine
- Peptidoglycan
Technical Specifications
- Active against gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms
- Inhibits cross-linking process in bacterial cell walls
Design Elements
- N/A
Usability Features
- Oral and injectable administration
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage for urinary tract infections: 500mg four times daily or 1g twice daily
- Maximum daily dosage for children: 4 gm
- Dosage adjustment necessary in renal impairment
- Recommendations for patients on chronic, intermittent hemodialysis
Interaction
- Concomitant use of nephrotoxic drugs may increase risk of kidney damage
- Diuretics and probenecid enhance possibility of renal toxicity
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Hypersensitivity phenomena
- Skin reactions
- Blood disorders
- Immune system disorders
- Psychiatric disorders
- Nervous system disorders
- Hepatobiliary disorders
- Renal and urinary disorders
- Elevation of blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safety in pregnancy not established
- Excreted in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Prolonged use may result in the development of superinfection
- Care in patients hypersensitive to penicillins
- May cause false positive urine glucose result
Use in Special Populations
- Doses for patients based on renal function
Overdose Effects
- Non-specific symptoms
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gastric upsets
- Supportive treatment
Therapeutic Class
- First generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Suspension should be freshly prepared
- Reconstituted Suspension should be used within 7-14 days
- Injection solutions should be used within 2 hours or 12 hours if stored at 5°C
- Do not use later than the date of expiry