Clorocef 250 mg (Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefaclor monohydrate
Company Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Clorocef 500 mg capsule Clorocef 125 mg suspension Clorocef 125 mg pediatric drop

Indications

  • Treatment of respiratory tract infections
  • Treatment of otitis media
  • Treatment of pharyngitis and tonsillitis
  • Treatment of urinary tract infections
  • Treatment of skin and skin structure infections

Pharmacology

  • Second generation cephalosporin antibiotic
  • Stability against beta-lactamase inactivation
  • Broad spectrum of activity
  • Effective against various organisms

Dosage & Administration

  • Adult dose of 250 mg every 8 hours
  • Pediatric dose based on body weight
  • Renal impairment dose adjustments
  • Dosage for patients undergoing haemodialysis
  • Geriatric use considerations

Interaction

  • Potential false-positive reaction for glucose in urine
  • Interaction with oral anticoagulants
  • Monitoring of prothrombin time

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to cephalosporins

Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal symptoms
  • Transient hepatitis and cholestatic jaundice
  • Rare occurrence of fever, abdominal pain, and superinfection
  • Potential renal dysfunction, toxic nephropathy, and hemorrhage

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Caution advised during pregnancy
  • Detection of Cefaclor in mother's milk
  • Unknown effect on nursing infants

Precautions & Warnings

  • Avoid use in absence of proven bacterial infection
  • Risk of drug-resistant bacteria development
  • Potential overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms
  • Caution in individuals with gastrointestinal disease
  • Inquiry about previous hypersensitivity reactions
  • Cautious administration to penicillin-sensitive patients

Overdose Effects

  • Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea

Therapeutic Class

  • Belongs to the second generation cephalosporins

Reconstitution

  • Instructions for preparing powder for suspension
  • Instructions for preparing pediatric drops
  • Storage duration after reconstitution

Storage Conditions

  • Room temperature storage
  • Protection from light
  • Storage duration after reconstitution

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