Revoc 500 mg (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 12.04 (24's pack: ৳ 288.86)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cephradine
Company Novo healthcare and pharma ltd
Also available as
Revoc 125 mg suspension Revoc ds 250 mg suspension Revoc 125 mg pediatric drop

Indications

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

Pharmacology

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

Dosage & Administration

  • Oral administration for adults and children
  • Injectable administration for adults and children
  • Dosage adjustment for renal impairment
  • Maximum daily dosage: 4 gm

Interaction

  • Increased risk of kidney damage with nephrotoxic drugs
  • Enhanced renal toxicity with diuretics and probenecid

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins

Side Effects

  • Gastro-intestinal 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
  • Enzyme disturbances

Pregnancy & Lactation

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

Precautions & Warnings

  • Risk of superinfection with prolonged use
  • Cross-sensitivity between beta-lactam antibiotics
  • Positive result in Coombs’ testing
  • False positive urine glucose result
  • Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
  • Contains lactose

Use in Special Populations

  • Recommended doses for renal impairment
  • Additional information for all patients
  • Paediatric dosages should not exceed adult dosages

Overdose Effects

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

Therapeutic Class

  • First generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Freshly prepare suspension
  • Reconstituted suspension should be used within 7-14 days
  • Injection solutions should be used within 2 hours at room temperature
  • Retains potency for 12 hours at 5°C
  • Variation in colour does not affect potency
  • Do not use after expiry date
  • Keep out of reach of children
  • Dispensed only on prescription

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