Tydin DS 250 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 120.46

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cephradine
Company Somatec pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Tydin 500 mg capsule Tydin 125 mg suspension Tydin 125 mg pediatric drop

Indications

  • Treatment of infections caused by sensitive Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
  • Upper respiratory tract infections
  • Lower respiratory tract infections
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Skin and soft tissue infections

Pharmacology

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

Dosage & Administration

  • For oral administration:
    • Adult dosage range for various infections
    • Children dosage range for various infections
    • Maximum daily dosage
    • Elderly administration
  • For injectable administration:
    • Usual dose for adults
    • Dose for children

Interaction

  • Potential risk of kidney damage with nephrotoxic drugs
  • Enhanced renal toxicity with diuretics and probenecid

Contraindications

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

Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal disturbances
  • Hypersensitivity phenomena
  • Skin reactions
  • Rare side effects such as glossitis, heartburn, dizziness, etc.
  • Blood and lymphatic system disorders
  • Immune system disorders
  • Psychiatric disorders
  • Nervous system disorders
  • Hepatobiliary disorders
  • Renal and urinary disorders
  • Investigations

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Safety in pregnancy not established
  • Excreted in breast milk
  • Caution in lactating mothers
  • May cause dizziness

Precautions & Warnings

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

Use in Special Populations

  • Recommended doses for patients with renal impairment
  • Dosing recommendations for patients on haemodialysis
  • Higher doses may be required for chronic or severe infections
  • Regular bacteriological and clinical monitoring required

Overdose Effects

  • Non-specific symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
  • Supportive treatment
  • Gastric lavage may be necessary

Therapeutic Class

  • First generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Freshly prepared suspension
  • Reconstituted suspension shelf life
  • Injection solutions shelf life
  • Potency retention at different temperatures
  • Dispensing only on prescription

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