Sicef 500 mg (Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cephradine
Company Silva pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Sicef 125 mg suspension Sicef ds 250 mg suspension Sicef 125 mg pediatric drop

Title

  • Sicef - Cephradine Injection/Suspension

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Antibiotics

Description

  • Broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
  • Indicated for various infections caused by sensitive Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria

Color Options

  • N/A

Functions

  • Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections
  • Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections
  • Treatment of urinary tract infections
  • Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
  • Bactericidal action on sensitive microorganisms

Materials

  • Cephradine

Technical Specifications

  • Active against both penicillinase producing and non-producing staphylococci
  • Inhibits cross-linking process in bacterial cell wall
  • Oral and injectable administration options
  • Dosage adjustments for renal impairment
  • First generation Cephalosporins therapeutic class

Design Elements

  • Broad-spectrum antibiotic
  • Cell wall lysis mechanism of action

Usability Features

  • Dosage adjustments for different age groups
  • Precautions for patients hypersensitive to penicillins
  • Storage conditions for suspension and injection solutions

Dimensions

  • N/A

Indications

  • Upper respiratory tract infections
  • Lower respiratory tract infections
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Skin and soft tissue infections

Pharmacology

  • Cell wall lysis mechanism against susceptible microorganisms

Dosage & Administration

  • Specific dosages for different types of infections in adults
  • Specific dosages for pediatric use
  • Dosage adjustments for elderly and renally impaired patients
  • Injectable administration guidelines

Interaction

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

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins

Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal disturbances
  • Hypersensitivity phenomena
  • Skin reactions
  • Rare systemic effects on blood, immune, psychiatric, nervous, hepatic, renal, and urinary systems

Pregnancy & Lactation

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

Precautions & Warnings

  • Risk of superinfection with prolonged use
  • Care in patients hypersensitive to penicillins
  • Potential false positive urine glucose result
  • Lactose content and contraindications for patients with specific hereditary problems

Use in Special Populations

  • Renal impairment dosing recommendations
  • Higher doses for chronic or severe infections
  • Continued monitoring for persistent infections
  • Transfer from injectable to oral therapy

Overdose Effects

  • Non-specific symptoms
  • Supportive treatment
  • Possible need for gastric lavage

Therapeutic Class

  • First generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Freshly prepared suspension
  • Reconstituted suspension shelf life
  • Injection solution shelf life
  • Storage temperature impact on potency
  • Dispensing restrictions

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