SK-cef 500 mg/vial (IM/IV Injection)

500 mg vial: ৳ 65.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cephradine
Company Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Sk cef 250 mg capsule Sk cef 500 mg capsule Sk cef 125 mg suspension Sk cef ds 250 mg suspension Sk cef 125 mg pediatric drop Sk cef 1 gm injection

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

Pharmacology

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

Dosage & Administration

  • Oral administration for adults and children
  • Injectable administration for adults and children
  • Dosing adjustments in renal impairment

Interaction

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

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins

Side Effects

  • Gastro-intestinal disturbances
  • Hypersensitivity phenomena
  • Skin reactions
  • Blood and lymphatic system disorders
  • Immune system disorders
  • Psychiatric disorders
  • Nervous system disorders
  • Hepatobiliary disorders
  • Renal and urinary disorders
  • Investigations
  • Rare side effects

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No established safety in pregnancy
  • Excreted in breast milk
  • Caution in lactating mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • Prolonged use may result in superinfection
  • Administer with care to patients hypersensitive to penicillins
  • Potential positive result in Coombs’ testing
  • Potential false positive urine glucose result
  • Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
  • Contains lactose

Use in Special Populations

  • Renal impairment dosing recommendations
  • Higher doses may be required for chronic or severe infections
  • Treatment continuation for at least 2 to 3 days after symptoms have resolved

Overdose Effects

  • Non-specific symptoms
  • Supportive treatment
  • Necessity of gastric lavage

Therapeutic Class

  • First generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Freshly prepared suspension
  • Reconstituted suspension expiry
  • Injection solution expiry
  • Retention of potency
  • Safety precautions

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