Carfecillin (Na)
Generic medicine reference
Overview
Carfecillin (Na) is antibiotic and is used to treat bacterial infections. Antibiotics require constant drug level in body for therapeutic effect. This is achieve by taking the drug at regular interval of time throughout the day and night as prescribed. Carfecillin (Na) is important to take the drug for the full time period as prescribed. If you discontinue the drug it may result in ineffective treatment.
Indications
Carfecillin (Na) is primarily indicated in conditions like Urinary tract infection.
Contraindications
Carfecillin (Na) is contraindicated in conditions like Bacteremia,Sepsis.
Side Effects
Carfecillin (Na) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Hypersensitivity rash. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Carfecillin (Na) therapy.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Carfecillin (Na) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Vomiting, GI upset.
Warnings
Adequate fluid intake must be maintained during clodronate treatment. This is particularly important when administering clodronate as intravenous infusion and in the patients with hypercalcemia or renal failure. Intravenous administration of doses notably higher than those recommended may cause severe renal damage especially if the infusion rate is too high.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
7.14 to 14.28 mg/kg (11 (10.71)) 8 hourly PO — -
Child Dosage
10 to 20 mg/kg (15 (15)) 8 hourly Oral — -
Neonatal Dosage
10 to 20 mg/kg (15 (15)) 8 hourly Oral — -
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Carfecillin (Na) was found.
Storage
No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.
For educational purposes only. Check current guidelines and consult a qualified healthcare professional before making clinical decisions.