Sefrate 500 mg (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 12.50 (20's pack: ৳ 250.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cephradine
Company Bristol pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Sefrate 125 mg suspension Sefrate 125 mg pediatric drop

Title

  • Sefrate - Cephradine Medicine

Categories

  • Antibiotic
  • Medication
  • Health & Wellness

Description

  • Cephradine is a semisynthetic broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
  • Active against infections caused by both gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms
  • Used for upper respiratory tract infections, lower respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections

Dimensions

  • Varies based on formulation

Color options

  • Not applicable, available in standard packaging

Functions

  • Treats infections caused by sensitive Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
  • Inhibits cross-linking process in cell wall of bacteria

Materials

  • Active ingredient: Cephradine

Technical specifications

  • Broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
  • Site of action is the cell wall of bacteria

Design elements

  • Suspension and injection formulations available

Usability features

  • Oral and injectable administration
  • Recommended doses for adults, children, and elderly
  • Reconstituted suspension should be used within 7-14 days based on storage conditions

Interactions

  • Potential interactions with nephrotoxic drugs and diuretics

Contraindications

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

Side effects

  • Gastro-intestinal disturbances
  • Hypersensitivity phenomena
  • Possible blood disorders, immune system disorders, psychiatric disorders, nervous system disorders, hepatobiliary disorders, renal and urinary disorders
  • Poses risk of developing superinfection with prolonged use

Pregnancy lactation

  • Safety in pregnancy not established
  • Excreted in breast milk

Precautions warnings

  • Potential for superinfection with prolonged use
  • Caution in patients hypersensitive to penicillins
  • May cause false positive urine glucose result with certain tests
  • Dosage adjustment necessary in renal impairment
  • Contains lactose - caution for patients with rare hereditary problems

Special populations

  • Specific dosages recommended for patients with renal impairment
  • Higher doses may be required for chronic or severe infections

Overdose effects

  • Non-specific symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea

Therapeutic class

  • First generation Cephalosporins

Storage conditions

  • Suspension and injection solutions have specific usage timelines and storage conditions

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