Ceforanide

Cephalosporin · Cephalosporin

Indications

Infections of the respiratory tract, urinary tract, bone, joint, soft tissues and skin.

Dosage

Adults: 1-2 gm IV or IM every 12 hr; For surgical prophylaxis, 1-2 gm IV one hr before surgery. Children: 20 mg/kg daily in two divided doses.

Administration

The dosage may be administered by IM at concentration of 250 mg/mL or direct IV push over 3 to 5 min at a concentration of 49 mg/mL or may be given by intravenous infusions (continuous or intermittent) over 30 min.

Adverse Effects

Diarrhoea, rash, decreased neutrophils, haemoglobin, haematocrit, eosinophilia, increased transaminases.

Risk Factor (Pregnancy/Lactation)

Pregnancy: Risk cannot be ruled out. Lactation: Caution advised or effect undetermined. Precautions: Penicillin sensitivity. Severe renal failure.

Interactions

Probenecid, furosemide, aminoglycoside.

Pharmacokinetics

Bioavailability: IM: 100%. Half-life elimination: 2.9 hrs. Excretion: Urine (mainly).

Brands with this active ingredient

• Xitus

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