Reocef 500 mg (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (40's pack: ৳ 600.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cephradine
Company Rephco pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Reocef 125 mg suspension

Title

  • Reocef Medication

Categories

  • Antibiotics
  • Medication
  • Pharmaceuticals

Description

  • Treatment of infections caused by sensitive Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria

Indications

  • 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 in cell wall of bacteria

Dosage & Administration

  • Oral administration for adults and children
  • Injectable administration for adults and children
  • Dosage adjustment in renal impairment

Interaction

  • Concomitant use of nephrotoxic drugs may increase risk of kidney damage
  • Diuretics and probenecid enhance possibility of renal toxicity

Contraindications

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

Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal disturbances
  • Hypersensitivity phenomena
  • Skin reactions
  • Blood and lymphatic system disorders
  • Immune system disorders
  • Renal and urinary disorders

Pregnancy & Lactation

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

Precautions & Warnings

  • Prolonged use may result in superinfection
  • Administered with care to patients hypersensitive to penicillins
  • May cause false positive urine glucose result

Use in Special Populations

  • Recommendations for renal impairment
  • Higher doses may be required for chronic or severe infections

Overdose Effects

  • Non-specific symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gastric upsets
  • Supportive treatment required
  • Gastric lavage may be necessary

Therapeutic Class

  • First generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Reocef Suspension should be freshly prepared
  • Reconstituted Suspension should be used within specified time period
  • Reocef Injection solutions should be used within specified time period
  • Do not use later than the date of expiry

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