Rocef 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 95.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Cephradine
Company	Healthcare pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Rocef 250 mg capsule Rocef 500 mg capsule Rocef forte 250 mg suspension

Indications

Upper respiratory tract infections
Lower respiratory tract infections
Urinary tract infections
Skin and soft tissue infections

Pharmacology

Bactericidal antibiotic
Active against gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms
Inhibits cross-linking process in cell wall of bacteria

Dosage & Administration

Different dosages for adults and children
Maximum daily dosage of 4 gm
Dose adjustment necessary in renal impairment

Interaction

Risk of kidney damage with concomitant use of nephrotoxic drugs
Enhanced renal toxicity with diuretics and probenecid

Contraindications

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

Side Effects

Gastro-intestinal disturbances
Hypersensitivity phenomena
Skin reactions
Blood disorders
Immune system disorders
Psychiatric disorders
Nervous system disorders

Pregnancy & Lactation

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

Precautions & Warnings

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

Use in Special Populations

Recommended doses for patients with renal impairment
Higher doses may be required for chronic or severe infections

Overdose Effects

Non-specific symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea

Therapeutic Class

First generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

Freshly prepare Rocef Suspension
Use reconstituted Suspension within 7-14 days
Use Injection solutions within 2-12 hours
Do not use later than the date of expiry

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