Rocef Forte 250 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 140.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Cephradine
Company	Healthcare pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Rocef 250 mg capsule Rocef 500 mg capsule Rocef 125 mg suspension

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 of cell wall

Dosage & Administration

For oral administration for adults and children
For injectable administration for adults and children
Dose adjustment in renal impairment
Maximum daily dosage

Interaction

Nephrotoxic drugs interaction
Diuretics interaction
Probenecid interaction

Contraindications

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

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

Precautions & Warnings

Superinfection risk
Cross-sensitivity with penicillins
Coombs' testing result
False positive urine glucose result
Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
Lactose content caution

Use in Special Populations

Recommended doses for renal impairment
Higher doses for chronic or severe infections
Monitoring required for persistent infections
Transfer from intramuscular/intravenous to oral treatment

Overdose Effects

Non-specific symptoms
Supportive treatment
Gastric lavage if large amount ingested

Therapeutic Class

First generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

Freshly prepared suspension
Reconstituted suspension expiry
Injection solution shelf life
Potency retention at 5°C
Dispense on registered physician's prescription

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