Abaclor 500 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 40.27 (2 x 6: ৳ 483.24)
Strip Price: ৳ 241.62
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefaclor monohydrate |
| Company | Aci limited |
| Also available as |
Title
- Abaclor
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibiotic
- Cephalosporin
Description
- Abaclor is indicated for the treatment of respiratory tract infections, otitis media, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, urinary tract infections, and skin and skin structure infections.
Color Options
- White
Functions
- Treatment of infections caused by various bacteria
Materials
- Cefaclor
Technical Specifications
- Stability against beta-lactamase inactivation
- Broad spectrum of activity against various organisms
Design Elements
- Capsule
- Powder for Suspension
- Pediatric Drops
Usability Features
- Dosage adjustments for patients with renal impairment
- Safe for use in geriatric patients
Dosage
- 250 mg capsule every 8 hours for adults
- 20 mg/kg/day for pediatric patients over 1 month in divided doses every 8 hours
- Doses may be doubled for severe infections
- Maximum dosage of 4 g/day for adults and 1 g/day for pediatric patients
Interaction
- False-positive reaction for glucose in urine with certain tests
- Possible increased anticoagulant effect when taken with oral anticoagulants
Contraindications
- Known allergy to the Cephalosporin group of antibiotics
Side Effects
- Gastro-intestinal symptoms
- Transient hepatitis
- Cholestatic jaundice
- Fever
- Abdominal pain
- Superinfection
- Renal dysfunction
- Toxic nephropathy
- Hemorrhage
- Elevated LDH
- Pancytopenia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Limited data on use during pregnancy
- Cautious use during nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Avoid use in absence of proven or suspected bacterial infection
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms
- Inhibited renal excretion by Probenecid
- Prescribe with caution in individuals with history of gastrointestinal disease
Overdose Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Epigastric distress
- Diarrhea
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Shake the bottle well before mixing the water
- Prepared suspension can be used within 7-14 days if stored at room temperature or refrigerator
Storage Conditions
- Store at room temperature
- Protect from light
- Tightly closed container after reconstitution