Ultrasef 250 mg (Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cephradine
Company Jayson pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Ultrasef 500 mg capsule Ultrasef 125 mg suspension Ultrasef 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

  • Semisynthetic broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
  • Active against both gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms
  • Inhibits cross-linking process in bacteria cell wall leading to lysis

Dosage & Administration

  • Oral and injectable administration
  • Adult dosage for various infections
  • Children dosage for various infections
  • Maximum daily dosage
  • Dosage for elderly and impaired renal or hepatic function

Interaction

  • Concomitant use of 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

Pregnancy & Lactation

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

Precautions & Warnings

  • Development of superinfection with prolonged use
  • Care in administration to patients hypersensitive to penicillins
  • Cephalosporin antibiotics may cause a positive result in Coombs' testing
  • Potential for false positive urine glucose result
  • Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
  • Contains lactose
  • Hereditary problems of galactose intolerance

Use in Special Populations

  • Dosing recommendations for renal impairment
  • Additional information for all patients
  • Higher doses required for chronic or severe infections

Overdose Effects

  • Non-specific symptoms
  • Supportive treatment
  • Necessity of gastric lavage for large ingestion

Therapeutic Class

  • First generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Freshly prepare suspension
  • Reconstituted suspension shelf life
  • Injection solutions shelf life
  • Storage conditions for reconstituted solutions

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