Reocef 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 87.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cephradine
Company Rephco pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Reocef 500 mg capsule

Indications

  • Treatment of infections
  • Upper respiratory tract infections
  • Lower respiratory tract infections
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Skin and soft tissue infections
  • Susceptible microorganisms
  • Gram-positive bacteria
  • Gram-negative bacteria

Pharmacology

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

Dosage & Administration

  • Oral administration for adults and children
  • Injectable administration for adults and children
  • Dose adjustments for renal or hepatic impairment
  • Maximum daily dosage
  • Prophylactic dose for surgery

Interaction

  • Nephrotoxic drug interaction
  • Enhanced renal toxicity with diuretics and probenecid

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins

Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal disturbances
  • Hypersensitivity phenomena
  • Skin reactions
  • Glossitis
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Vaginitis
  • Candida overgrowth
  • Blood disorders
  • Immune system disorders
  • Psychiatric disorders
  • Nervous system disorders
  • Hepatobiliary disorders
  • Renal and urinary disorders
  • Elevation of certain blood measurements

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No established safety in pregnancy
  • Excretion in breast milk
  • Caution in lactating mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • Development of superinfection
  • Cross-sensitivity with beta-lactam antibiotics
  • Positive result in Coombs’ testing
  • Impact on urine glucose test
  • Lactose content
  • Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
  • Special precautions for patients with rare hereditary problems

Use in Special Populations

  • Dosing recommendations for renal impairment
  • Special dosing for patients on haemodialysis
  • Additional information for all patients regardless of age or weight

Overdose Effects

  • Non-specific symptoms
  • Supportive treatment
  • Need for gastric lavage

Therapeutic Class

  • First generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Preparation of suspension
  • Reconstitution and usage period
  • Retaining potency
  • Variation in color
  • Expiration date
  • Keep out of reach of children
  • Dispensing under prescription

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