SPECIFICATION
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Generics
Cephradine
Used For
Bacterial Infection
How it works
Cephradine inhibits the final transpeptidation step of the peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell wall by binding to one or more of the penicillinbinding proteins (PBPs), thus arresting cell wall synthesis leading to bacterial cell death.
USAGE AND SAFETY
Dosage
Cephradine
Side Effects
Gastrointestinal: Glossitis, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or loose stools, tenesmus, abdominal paincolitis and pseudomembranous colitis. Hypersensitivity: Mild urticaria or skin rash, edema, erythema, pruritis, joint pain and drug fever. Hematologic: Mild, transient eosinophilia, leukpenia and neutropenia. Other: Headache, dizziness, dyspnea, paresthesia, candidal overgrowth and vaginitis.
Drug Interactions
Loop diuretics , probenecid , aminoglycosides , anticoagulants.
Indication
Cephradine is indicated in the treatment of following infections:Upper respiratory tract infections: Sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, laryngo-tracheo bronchitis and otitis media.Lower respiratory tract infections: Acute and chronic bronchitis, lobar and bronchopneumonia.Skin and soft tissue infections: Impetigo, abscess, cellulitis and furunculosis. Urinary tract infections: Cystitis, urethritis and pyelonephritis.Gastrointestinal tract infections: Bacillary dysentery, enteritis and peritonitis
When not to Use
Cephradine is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to cephradine or to any excipient of the product.
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution
Cephradine should be used with caution in patients with known hypersensitivity to penicillins because of partial allergenicity between penicillins and the cephalosporins .
WARNINGS
Warning 1
Caution should be exercised in patients with renal failure and dosage should be reduced.
Warning 2
False positive reaction for glucose in the urine may occur with Benedict's or Fehling's solution or with reagent tablets such as Clinitest following administration of cephradine.
Warning 3
Prolonged use with antibiotics may result in overgrowth of non susceptible microorganisms.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
Related Products
Rs. 170.05
Rs. 179.00
bactamox plus 3g injection 1vial
Rs. 386.18
Rs. 406.50
Rs. 5,350.21
Rs. 5,631.80
Rs. 328.70
Rs. 346.00
Rs. 323.00
Rs. 340.00
Rs. 256.50
Rs. 270.00
Rs. 175.75
Rs. 185.00
flagyl suspension 200 mg 120 ml
Rs. 129.80
Rs. 136.63
Rs. 79.50
Rs. 83.67
Rs. 442.70
Rs. 466.00
Rs. 746.30
Rs. 785.60
Rs. 417.09
Rs. 439.05
ceclor 60ml suspension 250mg/5ml
Rs. 636.50
Rs. 670.00
ceclor 60ml suspension 125mg/5ml
Rs. 380.00
Rs. 400.00
Rs. 228.00
Rs. 240.00
Rs. 1,063.92
Rs. 1,119.96
Rs. 273.37
Rs. 287.76
Rs. 120.61
Rs. 126.95
Rs. 328.68
Rs. 346.01
Rs. 365.80
Rs. 385.00
Rs. 209.00
Rs. 220.00
Rs. 469.90
Rs. 494.65
Rs. 256.50
Rs. 270.00
Rs. 427.50
Rs. 450.00
Rs. 202.11
Rs. 212.75
Rs. 418.00
Rs. 440.00
Rs. 193.40
Rs. 203.54
Rs. 169.39
Rs. 178.30
Rs. 1,147.60
Rs. 1,208.00
Rs. 81.61
Rs. 85.90
foxamine 550mg tablets 10s (pack size 1x10s)
Rs. 760.00
Rs. 800.00
foxamine 200mg tablets 10s (pack size 1x10s)
Rs. 295.10
Rs. 310.60
Rs. 441.76
Rs. 465.01
azitma 30ml oral suspension 200mg/5ml
Rs. 394.26
Rs. 415.01
Rs. 414.36
Rs. 436.16
Rs. 1,472.50
Rs. 1,550.00
Rs. 569.05
Rs. 599.00
calamox ds 90ml suspension 312.50mg/5ml
Rs. 261.18
Rs. 274.93
megaklar ds 60ml suspension 250mg/5ml
Rs. 503.50
Rs. 530.00
Rs. 712.50
Rs. 750.00
Rs. 286.62
Rs. 301.70
Rs. 104.60
Rs. 110.13
augmentin 90ml suspension 156.25mg
Rs. 208.12
Rs. 219.07
augmentin bd 70ml suspension 457mg
Rs. 358.95
Rs. 377.84
augmentin ds 90ml suspension 312mg
Rs. 338.53
Rs. 356.35
ampiclox 90ml suspension 250mg
Rs. 216.60
Rs. 228.00
ampiclox 20ml drops 90mg/0.6ml
Rs. 119.35
Rs. 125.63
Rs. 131.10
Rs. 138.02
Rs. 770.00
Rs. 810.00
Rs. 140.27
Rs. 147.65
Rs. 107.57
Rs. 113.23
amoxil 20ml drops 125mg/1.25ml
Rs. 93.66
Rs. 98.59
Rs. 143.90
Rs. 151.49
Rs. 59.60
Rs. 62.77
Rs. 259.66
Rs. 273.33
Rs. 462.84
Rs. 487.20
Rs. 481.20
Rs. 506.53
Rs. 356.22
Rs. 374.94
Rs. 777.67
Rs. 818.60
Rs. 632.45
Rs. 665.75
Rs. 358.30
Rs. 377.19
Rs. 462.65
Rs. 487.00
Rs. 237.50
Rs. 250.00
Rs. 411.52
Rs. 433.18
Rs. 238.85
Rs. 251.42
Rs. 242.25
Rs. 255.00
Rs. 180.27
Rs. 189.76
Rs. 242.28
Rs. 255.00
Rs. 237.90
Rs. 250.42
Rs. 325.20
Rs. 342.34
Rs. 364.92
Rs. 384.10
Rs. 172.80
Rs. 181.90
ceporex 90ml suspension 125mg/5ml
Rs. 144.23
Rs. 151.82
ceporex 90ml suspension 250mg/5ml
Rs. 259.23
Rs. 272.87
Rs. 78.40
Rs. 82.52
Rs. 46.30
Rs. 48.76
septran paeds 50ml suspension 40/200mg
Rs. 59.28
Rs. 62.40
novidat ds injection 400mg/100ml
Rs. 279.68
Rs. 294.40
calamox duo 70ml suspension 400mg/57ml
Rs. 226.34
Rs. 238.25
klaricid 30ml suspension 125mg/5ml
Rs. 234.19
Rs. 246.52
getofin injection iv 250 mg 1 vial
Rs. 152.95
Rs. 161.00
Rs. 191.90
Rs. 202.00
cefiget ds 30ml suspension 200mg/5ml
Rs. 313.50
Rs. 330.00
Rs. 376.30
Rs. 396.08
Rs. 197.60
Rs. 208.00
Rs. 266.00
Rs. 280.00
genticyn injection i.m/i.v 80mg 2ml
Rs. 97.34
Rs. 102.46
Rs. 266.00
Rs. 280.00
Rs. 275.50
Rs. 290.00
cebosh ds 30ml suspension 200mg/5ml
Rs. 331.67
Rs. 349.13
Rs. 543.84
Rs. 572.46
caricef ds 30ml suspension 200mg/5ml
Rs. 318.25
Rs. 335.00
Rs. 408.67
Rs. 430.18
Rs. 236.40
Rs. 248.83
Rs. 189.45
Rs. 199.42
Rs. 363.84
Rs. 383.00
cefspan ds 30ml suspension 200mg
Rs. 427.50
Rs. 450.00
Rs. 285.00
Rs. 300.00
inocef injection im 250 mg 1 vial
Rs. 161.50
Rs. 170.00
Rs. 567.57
Rs. 597.44
Rs. 98.58
Rs. 103.74
vancomycin injection 500mg 10ml
Rs. 1,194.24
Rs. 1,257.09
calamox 90ml suspension 156.25mg
Rs. 167.37
Rs. 176.18
Rs. 377.80
Rs. 397.70
getofin injection iv 1 grams 1 vial
Rs. 375.25
Rs. 395.00
claritek 50ml suspension 125mg/5ml
Rs. 403.76
Rs. 425.01
focin ds 500mg suspension 60ml
Rs. 341.24
Rs. 359.20
Rs. 59.94
Rs. 63.10
Rs. 235.57
Rs. 247.97
Rs. 403.80
Rs. 425.00
Rs. 647.36
Rs. 681.44
Rs. 351.52
Rs. 369.95
Rs. 319.20
Rs. 336.00
Rs. 408.50
Rs. 430.00
cefiget suspension 100 mg 60 ml
Rs. 356.25
Rs. 375.00
cefiget 30ml suspension 100mg/5ml
Rs. 271.01
Rs. 285.27
Rs. 192.71
Rs. 202.85
Rs. 127.52
Rs. 134.24
Rs. 209.01
Rs. 220.00
Rs. 793.25
Rs. 835.00
Rs. 30.40
Rs. 31.97
cefim ds 30ml suspension 200mg/5ml
Rs. 313.50
Rs. 330.00
Rs. 394.59
Rs. 415.36
mixel ds 30ml suspension 200mg/5ml
Rs. 508.69
Rs. 535.46
novidat 60ml suspension 250mg/5ml
Rs. 271.08
Rs. 285.35
Rs. 318.53
Rs. 335.29
novidat 60ml suspension 125mg/5ml
Rs. 152.48
Rs. 160.51
cebosh 30ml suspension 100mg/5ml
Rs. 262.20
Rs. 276.00
Rs. 413.85
Rs. 435.64
caricef 60ml suspension 100mg/5ml
Rs. 335.35
Rs. 353.00
Rs. 625.10
Rs. 657.95
focin 60ml suspension 250mg/5ml
Rs. 275.74
Rs. 290.25
caricef 30ml suspension 100mg/5ml
Rs. 262.88
Rs. 276.72
Rs. 313.50
Rs. 330.00
Rs. 1,321.87
Rs. 1,391.44
Rs. 712.50
Rs. 750.00
Rs. 450.10
Rs. 473.75
Rs. 294.50
Rs. 310.00
Rs. 400.90
Rs. 422.00
Rs. 257.52
Rs. 271.07
Rs. 1,553.08
Rs. 1,634.82
cedrox 60ml suspension 250mg/5ml
Rs. 303.05
Rs. 319.00
cefspan 30ml suspension 100mg/5ml
Rs. 351.80
Rs. 370.32
Rs. 245.10
Rs. 258.00
Rs. 829.10
Rs. 872.74
Rs. 458.50
Rs. 482.60
Rs. 86.50
Rs. 91.00
Rs. 949.98
Rs. 1,000.00
Rs. 920.70
Rs. 969.12
Rs. 406.60
Rs. 428.00
Rs. 181.92
Rs. 191.50
Rs. 252.96
Rs. 266.28
mytil 90ml suspension 125mg/5ml
Rs. 219.48
Rs. 231.03
Rs. 1,472.52
Rs. 1,550.00
prelox 50ml suspension 40mg/5ml
Rs. 237.50
Rs. 250.00
Rs. 971.48
Rs. 1,022.61
Rs. 826.50
Rs. 870.00
Rs. 372.20
Rs. 391.78
Rs. 313.50
Rs. 330.00
Rs. 175.80
Rs. 185.00
Rs. 510.15
Rs. 537.00
orelox 50ml suspension 40mg/5ml
Rs. 631.10
Rs. 664.32
Rs. 1,472.50
Rs. 1,550.00
Rs. 3,005.71
Rs. 3,163.91
Rs. 912.00
Rs. 960.00
Rs. 380.30
Rs. 400.35
Rs. 337.25
Rs. 355.00
Rs. 228.20
Rs. 240.21
Rs. 232.75
Rs. 245.00
Rs. 138.76
Rs. 146.06
Rs. 736.26
Rs. 775.02
Rs. 470.25
Rs. 495.00
Rs. 218.50
Rs. 230.00
zetro 15ml suspension 200mg/5ml
Rs. 399.00
Rs. 420.00
Rs. 289.80
Rs. 305.00
Rs. 883.50
Rs. 930.00
Rs. 94.15
Rs. 99.10
cefim 30ml suspension 100mg/5ml
Rs. 261.25
Rs. 275.00
Rs. 258.00
Rs. 271.58
Rs. 508.30
Rs. 535.00
Rs. 394.75
Rs. 415.55
Rs. 1,050.71
Rs. 1,106.01
Rs. 902.50
Rs. 950.00
Rs. 380.00
Rs. 400.00
Rs. 627.00
Rs. 660.00
Rs. 465.90
Rs. 490.42
Rs. 292.02
Rs. 307.38
Rs. 456.00
Rs. 480.00
Rs. 332.50
Rs. 350.00
Rs. 978.50
Rs. 1,030.00
Rs. 527.25
Rs. 555.00
Rs. 1,407.90
Rs. 1,481.96
Rs. 441.80
Rs. 465.00
Rs. 710.30
Rs. 747.69
Rs. 271.00
Rs. 285.29
Rs. 1,648.25
Rs. 1,735.00
Rs. 589.98
Rs. 621.03
Rs. 421.42
Rs. 443.60
Rs. 426.55
Rs. 449.00
Rs. 426.00
Rs. 448.44
Rs. 465.70
Rs. 490.20
Rs. 532.00
Rs. 560.00
Rs. 403.75
Rs. 425.00
Rs. 419.10
Rs. 441.16
Rs. 210.30
Rs. 221.36
Rs. 143.64
Rs. 151.22
Rs. 991.25
Rs. 1,043.41
Rs. 226.14
Rs. 238.02
Rs. 271.56
Rs. 285.84
Rs. 437.00
Rs. 460.00
Rs. 247.00
Rs. 260.00
Rs. 134.70
Rs. 141.75
Rs. 2,610.60
Rs. 2,748.00
Rs. 508.25
Rs. 535.00
Rs. 394.26
Rs. 415.01
Rs. 438.00
Rs. 461.02
Rs. 427.50
Rs. 450.00
Rs. 931.00
Rs. 980.00
entamizole 250mg/200mg suspension 90ml
Rs. 90.20
Rs. 94.94
Rs. 351.48
Rs. 370.00
Rs. 231.78
Rs. 244.00
Rs. 446.50
Rs. 470.00
Rs. 437.00
Rs. 460.00
Rs. 304.00
Rs. 320.00
Rs. 81.32
Rs. 85.60
Rs. 615.70
Rs. 648.09
Rs. 191.10
Rs. 201.18
Rs. 333.76
Rs. 351.33
Rs. 551.10
Rs. 580.08
Rs. 288.65
Rs. 303.85
Rs. 252.07
Rs. 265.34
mep-b insta sachets 20mg/1680mg
Rs. 19.00
Rs. 20.00
Rs. 17.20
Rs. 18.10
tucana ds 30ml suspension 200mg/5ml
Rs. 311.91
Rs. 328.33
tucana 30ml suspension 100mg/5ml
Rs. 274.39
Rs. 288.83
Rs. 3,792.48
Rs. 3,992.08
Rs. 1,900.00
Rs. 2,000.00
zyto 15ml suspension 200mg/5ml
Rs. 456.00
Rs. 480.00
Rs. 487.74
Rs. 513.43
Rs. 336.48
Rs. 354.20
Rs. 807.50
Rs. 850.00
Rs. 2,824.95
Rs. 2,973.63
Rs. 1,490.55
Rs. 1,569.00
Rs. 376.20
Rs. 396.00
zetro 25ml suspension 200mg/5ml
Rs. 445.92
Rs. 469.39