Seftec 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 160.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cephradine
Company Apc pharma ltd
Also available as
Seftec 500 mg capsule Seftec 125 mg pediatric drop

Indications

  • Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections
  • Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections
  • Treatment of urinary tract infections
  • Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
  • Susceptibility to Gram-positive microorganisms
  • Susceptibility to Gram-negative microorganisms

Pharmacology

  • Broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
  • Active against both gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms
  • Inhibition of cross-linking process in cell wall

Dosage & Administration

  • Oral administration for adults
  • Oral administration for children
  • Maximum daily dosage for children
  • Elderly dosage considerations
  • Injectable administration for adults
  • Injectable administration for children

Interaction

  • Risks of concomitant use with nephrotoxic drugs
  • Enhanced risk with diuretics and probenecid

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins

Side Effects

  • Gastro-intestinal disturbances
  • Hypersensitivity phenomena
  • Occasional skin reactions
  • Rare side effects
  • Various blood and lymphatic system disorders
  • Potential immune system disorders
  • Possible psychiatric and nervous system disorders
  • Liver and renal disorders
  • Elevation of certain blood and urine parameters

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Unestablished safety in pregnancy
  • Cautions for use in lactating mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • Risk of superinfection with prolonged use
  • Cross-sensitivity between beta-lactam antibiotics
  • Potential positive urine glucose result
  • Dosage adjustment for renal impairment
  • Lactose content precautions

Use in Special Populations

  • Recommended doses for renal impairment
  • Recommendations for patients on haemodialysis
  • Additional information for all patients
  • Caution for paediatric dosages

Overdose Effects

  • Non-specific symptoms of overdose
  • Need for supportive treatment
  • Possibility of gastric lavage

Therapeutic Class

  • First generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Fresh preparation for Suspension
  • Duration of reconstituted Suspension
  • Duration of Injection solutions
  • Potency retention when stored at 5°C
  • Dispensing on prescription only

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