Drugs covered:

1st generation 2nd generation 3rd generation .

Cephalexin Cefaclor Cefixime Cefadroxil Cefamandole Cefoperazone Cephadrine Cefotoxitin Cefotaxime Cephalothin Cefuroxime Ceftizoxime Cephapirin Cefonicid Ceftriaxone Cefazolin Cefmetazole Ceftazidime Cefotetan Ceftibuten Cefprozil Cefepime Cefpodoxime Loracarbef

Refer Cephalosporins

 Interacting drugs -

Cephalothin + Aminoglycosides

 Aminoglycoside nephrotoxicity may be potentiated by concurrent use of some cephalosporins, especially cephalothin. Monitor renal function closely.

Polypeptide

 The nephrotoxic effects of colistimethate may be increased by antibiotics cephalothin. Monitor renal function 

Drugs covered:

1st generation 2nd generation 3rd generation .

Cephalexin Cefaclor Cefixime Cefadroxil Cefamandole Cefoperazone Cephadrine Cefotoxitin Cefotaxime Cephalothin Cefuroxime Ceftizoxime Cephapirin Cefonicid Ceftriaxone Cefazolin Cefmetazole Ceftazidime Cefotetan Ceftibuten Cefprozil Cefepime Cefpodoxime Loracarbef

Refer Cephalosporins

Indications:

Respiratory tract infections

Dosage:

Adults- 500mg 1g every 4 to 6 hours

Children- 20 to 30mg/kg in divided doses.

Refer Cephalosporins

Refer Cephalosporins

Refer Cephalosporins