Oticef 125 mg/1.25 ml (Pediatric Drops)
15 ml bottle: ৳ 125.38
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cefaclor monohydrate |
| Company | Alco pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Respiratory tract infections
- Pneumonia
- Bronchitis
- Otitis media
- Pharyngitis
- Tonsillitis
- Urinary tract infections
- Pyelonephritis
- Cystitis
- Skin and skin structure infections
Pharmacology
- Second generation cephalosporin antibiotic
- Stability against beta-lactamase inactivation
- Broad spectrum of activity
- Active against various organisms
Dosage & Administration
- Capsule: Adult dose
- Powder for suspension & Pediatric drops: Children
- Dosage for different age groups
- Dosage adjustments for renal impairment
- Dosage for patients undergoing hemodialysis
- Geriatric use
Interaction
- False-positive reaction for glucose in urine
- Interaction with oral anticoagulants
- Increased anticoagulant effect
- Recommendation for regular monitoring of prothrombin time
Contraindications
- Known allergy to cephalosporin group of antibiotics
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal symptoms
- Transient hepatitis
- Cholestatic jaundice
- Fever
- Abdominal pain
- Superinfection
- Renal dysfunction
- Toxic nephropathy
- Hemorrhage
- Elevated LDH
- Pancytopenia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Caution for use during pregnancy
- Detection in mother's milk
- Unknown effect on nursing infants
- Caution for use in nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Avoid use in absence of bacterial infection
- Risk of developing drug-resistant bacteria
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms
- Caution in individuals with history of gastrointestinal disease
- Careful inquiry for previous hypersensitivity reactions
- Caution for use in penicillin-sensitive patients
Overdose Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Epigastric distress
- Diarrhea
Therapeutic Class
- Second generation cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Instructions for reconstituting powder for suspension
- Shaking the bottle well
- Preparation of suspension and pediatric drops
- Storage duration after reconstitution
Storage Conditions
- Room temperature storage
- Protection from light
- Storage duration after reconstitution
- Tightly closed bottle
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