Loracef 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 201.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefaclor monohydrate
Company Square pharmaceuticals plc
Also available as
Loracef 125 mg pediatric drop

Title

  • Loracef

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Antibiotic
  • Cephalosporin

Description

  • Indicated in the treatment of respiratory tract infections, otitis media, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, urinary tract infections, skin and skin structure infections
  • Active against various organisms such as Streptococci, Staphylococci, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Proteus mirabilis, Klebsiella species
  • Dosage varies for adults and children
  • Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to the Cephalosporin group of antibiotics
  • Potential side effects include gastrointestinal symptoms, transient hepatitis, cholestatic jaundice, fever, abdominal pain, superinfection, renal dysfunction, toxic nephropathy, hemorrhage, elevated LDH, pancytopenia
  • Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation
  • Prolonged use may result in the overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms
  • Antibiotics, including Cephalosporins, should be prescribed with caution in individuals with a history of gastrointestinal disease
  • Shake well before reconstitution and store at room temperature, protect from light

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      Functions

      • Treatment of infections
      • Active against specific organisms
      • Dosage administration
      • Contraindications
      • Side effects monitoring
      • Caution during pregnancy and lactation
      • Precautions for overdose
      • Reconstitution guidelines
      • Storage instructions

      Materials

        Technical Specifications

        • Active ingredient: Cefaclor
        • Therapeutic class: Second generation Cephalosporins

        Design Elements

          Usability Features

          • Variety of dosage forms - Capsules, Powder for Suspension, Pediatric Drops

          Other Features

          • Interaction with oral anticoagulants
          • Effect on nursing infants
          • Renal impairment considerations
          • Geriatric use

          Indications

          • Respiratory tract infections
          • Otitis media
          • Pharyngitis
          • Tonsillitis
          • Urinary tract infections
          • Skin and skin structure infections

          Pharmacology

          • Stability against beta-lactamase inactivation
          • Broad spectrum of activity
          • Effective in the eradication of Streptococci from the nasopharynx

          Dosage & Administration

          • Adult dose: 250 mg every 8 hours
          • Pediatric dose: 20 mg/kg/day divided every 8 hours
          • Renal impairment adjustments
          • Haemodialysis considerations
          • Geriatric use

          Interaction

          • False-positive reaction for glucose in the urine with certain tests
          • Potential increased anticoagulant effect when administered concomitantly with oral anticoagulants
          • Recommendation for regular monitoring of prothrombin time

          Contraindications

          • Known allergy to 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

          • Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
          • Detection in mother's milk
          • Caution during nursing

          Precautions & Warnings

          • Avoid use in absence of proven or strongly suspected bacterial infection
          • Prolonged use may result in the overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms
          • Inhibition of renal excretion by Probenecid
          • Prescribed with caution in individuals with a history of gastrointestinal disease
          • Careful inquiry into previous hypersensitivity reactions
          • Caution in penicillin-sensitive patients

          Overdose Effects

          • Nausea
          • Vomiting
          • Epigastric distress
          • Diarrhea

          Therapeutic Class

          • Second generation Cephalosporins

          Reconstitution

          • Guidelines for reconstitution of Powder for Suspension and Pediatric Drops
          • Shake well before mixing water
          • Storage duration after reconstitution

          Storage Conditions

          • Store at room temperature
          • Protect from light
          • Storage duration after reconstitution

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