Cephradine

Latest prescription information about Cephradine. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.

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Syndicate

Generic Name : Cephradine

Pronunciation : sef' ra deen

Trade Name(s):
International- Anspor, Velosef.

Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is first generation cephalosporin antibiotic, prescribed for certain types of bacterial infections such as pneumonia, ear, urinary tract and skin infections.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):

Hypersensitivity.

Pregnancy Category :
A B C D X
Category B : Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.

When it is to be taken : Oral- Adult- The recommended dose range is 250mg to 4gm/day, in divided doses.
Child-Oral/IM/IV- The recommended dose range is 25 to 100mg/kg/day, in divided dose.

How it should be taken : It comes as a capsule and syrup to take by mouth, with or without food. It also comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider, into the vein or into the large muscle.

Special Instruction :
* Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney disease, diabetes or history of intestinal problems, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breast feeding.
* Take full course of treatment as directed by your physician.
* Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection.

Side Effects :
Most common - Diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.
Allergic Reactions - Skin rash, shortness of breath, itching and hives.
Blood - Eosinophilia and decrease in white blood cells.
Miscellaneous - Unusual bleeding, bruising, unpleasant taste, sore throat and vaginal infection.

Other Precautions :
* Avoid excess dosage.

Storage Conditions :
Capsule- Store it in room temperature and in an airtight container. Keep away from children.
Store the liquid in room temperature and do not freeze it.

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