Cefatrizine
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Cefatrizine is a second generation semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic. Cephalosporins are derivatives of 7-aminocephalosporanic acid and are closely related to penicillin in structure. Cephalosporins have a six membered sulfur containing ring adjoining a ß lactam ring. Cefatrizine is used to treat a large variety of bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract, ear, skin and urinary tract infections. Cefatrizine is less effective against gram positive bacteria than first generation drugs. Antibiotics require constant drug level in body for therapeutic effect. This is achieved by taking the medication at regular interval of time throughout the day and night as prescribed. Cefatrizine is important to take the drug for the full time period as prescribed. If you discontinue the therapy, it may result in ineffective treatment.
Indications
Cefatrizine is primarily indicated in conditions like Bone and joint infection, Bronchitis, Otitis media, Pharyngitis, Pneumonia, Skin infections, Tonsillitis, Urinary tract infection.
Contraindications
Cefatrizine is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Cefatrizine, which give rise to further complications include Pseudomembranous colitis, Proteinuria, Hemolytic anemia, Bone marrow depression. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Cefatrizine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Anorexia, Diarrhea, Dyspnea, Abdominal pain, Skin rashes, Chills, Urticaria, Vaginitis, Candidiasis, Paresthesias, Bleeding.
Warnings
Cefatrizine should be used with caution in patients with impaired kidney or liver function. Appropriate measure should be taken if secondary infection occurs.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, 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
500 to 1000 mg (750 (750)) 12 hourly PO —
Child Dosage
10 to 20 mg/kg (15 (15)) 12 hourly Oral — -
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Cefatrizine was found.
Storage
Caps, Susp Store in a well closed container, . Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
Available Brands in Pakistan
1 active brand listed alphabetically.
AXEPIME
ActiveEG PHARMACEUTICALS
DML: AXEPIME
Inj
3 additional records are present but flagged "Unverified / Legacy" and not listed.