Navacef 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 130.87
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefaclor monohydrate |
| Company | Navana pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Respiratory tract infections
- Otitis media
- Pharyngitis
- Tonsillitis
- Urinary tract infections
- Pyelonephritis
- Cystitis
- Skin and skin structure infections
Pharmacology
- Second generation cephalosporin antibiotic
- Stability against b-lactamase inactivation
- Broad spectrum of activity
- Active against various organisms
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dose of capsule
- Pediatric dose for powder for suspension & pediatric drops
- Dose adjustments in renal impairment
- Dosage for patients undergoing haemodialysis
- Safety and effectiveness for infants less than 1 month
Interaction
- False-positive reaction for glucose in the urine
- Increased anticoagulant effect with oral anticoagulants
- 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
- Effect on nursing infants
Precautions & Warnings
- Prescribing in the absence of proven bacterial infection
- Prolonged use and the overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms
- Inhibition of renal excretion by Probenecid
- Prescription with caution in individuals with a history of gastrointestinal disease
- Previous hypersensitivity reactions inquiry
- Caution in penicillin-sensitive patients
- Caution in patients with demonstrated allergy
Overdose Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Epigastric distress
- Diarrhea
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Preparation of suspension, shaking, and mixing water
- Usability period after reconstitution
Storage Conditions
- Storage at room temperature
- Protection from light
- Usability period after reconstitution