Cefatrizine
Overview
Cefatrizine is a second generation semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic. Cephalosporins are derivatives of 7-aminocephalosporic acid and are closely related to penicillins 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.
Categories
- 6 Anti-infective drugs
- 6.2 Antibiotics, systemic
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Cefatrizine was found.
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Cefatrizine's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 500 to 1000 mg | 750 (750) | 12 hourly | PO | |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| 10 to 20 mg/kg | 15 (15) | 12 hourly | Oral | - |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Cefatrizine is available. |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Cefatrizine
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