Procef 500 mg/vial (IM/IV Injection)

500 mg vial: ৳ 50.00 (4's pack: ৳ 200.00)

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Cephradine
Company	Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Procef 250 mg capsule Procef 500 mg capsule Procef 125 mg suspension Procef fort 250 mg suspension Procef 125 mg pediatric drop Procef 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

Pharmacology

Broad-spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
Active against both gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms
Inhibition of cross-linking process in cell wall of bacteria

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 different conditions
Maximum daily dosage
Elderly dosage
Injectable administration dosage for adults
Injectable administration dosage for children

Interaction

Nephrotoxic drug interaction
Diuretics interaction
Probenecid interaction

Contraindications

Known or suspected hypersensitivity to cephalosporins

Side Effects

Gastro-intestinal 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 disorders

Pregnancy & Lactation

Unknown teratogenicity in animal studies
Excretion in breast milk
Caution in lactating mothers
Potential of causing dizziness

Precautions & Warnings

Prolonged use leading to superinfection
Administration to patients hypersensitive to penicillins
Potential positive result in Coombs’ testing
Potential false positive urine glucose result
Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
Lactose content caution for patients with rare hereditary problems

Use in Special Populations

Recommended doses for patients with renal impairment
Additional information for all patients
Requirement for regular bacteriological and clinical monitoring

Overdose Effects

Non-specific symptoms
Treatment mainly supportive
Potential need for gastric lavage

Therapeutic Class

First generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

Freshly prepared suspension
Reconstituted Suspension shelf life
Procef Injection solutions shelf life
Color variation in reconstituted solutions
Storage temperature requirements
Dispensing on prescription only

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