Sefcon 500 mg (Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cephradine
Company Concord pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Sefcon ds 250 mg suspension

Indications

  • Treatment of infections caused by sensitive Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
  • Upper respiratory tract infections
  • Lower respiratory tract infections
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Skin and soft tissue infections

Pharmacology

  • Semisynthetic broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
  • Active against both gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms
  • Inhibits cross-linking process in bacteria's cell wall

Dosage & Administration

  • For oral administration in adults and children
  • Dosage adjustments in renal or hepatic impairment
  • Injectable administration for adults and children

Interaction

  • Concomitant use of nephrotoxic drugs
  • Enhanced risk with diuretics and probenecid

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins

Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal disturbances
  • Hypersensitivity reactions
  • Skin reactions
  • Glossitis
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Renal disorders
  • Hepatobiliary disorders

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Safety in pregnancy not established
  • Excretion in breast milk
  • Caution in lactating mothers
  • Potential to cause dizziness

Precautions & Warnings

  • Risk of superinfection
  • Care in patients hypersensitive to penicillins
  • Positive result in Coombs’ testing
  • False positive urine glucose result
  • Lactose content

Use in Special Populations

  • Recommended doses for renal impairment
  • Haemodialysis recommendations
  • Higher doses for chronic or severe infections
  • Continued treatment for persistent infections
  • Paediatric dosages not to exceed adult dosages

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 shelf life
  • Injection solutions shelf life
  • Storage temperature impact on potency
  • Dispensing only with prescription

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