Sefnin 250 mg (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 6.50 (50's pack: ৳ 325.00)

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Cephradine
Company	Monicopharma ltd
Also available as	Sefnin 500 mg capsule Sefnin 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

Dosage & Administration

Dosage for adults and children
Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
Maximum daily dosage
Injection administration dosage

Interaction

Concomitant use of nephrotoxic drugs
Enhanced possibility of renal toxicity with diuretics and probenecid

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins

Side Effects

Gastro-intestinal disturbances
Hypersensitivity phenomena
Rare side effects like glossitis, heartburn, dizziness, skin reactions, blood disorders, immune system disorders, psychiatric disorders, hepatobiliary disorders, renal and urinary disorders

Pregnancy & Lactation

Unestablished safety in pregnancy
Excretion in breast milk
Caution in lactating mothers

Precautions & Warnings

Prolonged use may result in superinfection
Administration with care to patients hypersensitive to penicillins
Positive result in Coombs’ testing
False positive urine glucose result
Lactose content warning

Use in Special Populations

Doses for patients with renal impairment
Higher doses for chronic or severe infections
Treatment duration for specific infections

Overdose Effects

Non-specific symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea
Supportive treatment
Necessity of gastric lavage if large amount ingested

Therapeutic Class

First generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

Preparation and usage period for suspension
Usage period for injection solutions
Storage temperature and expiry date instructions

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