Cefradine
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Cefradine (INN) or cephradine (former BAN) is a first generation cephalosporin antibiotic.
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[edit] Indications
It has similar spectrum of activity to cefalexin.
[edit] Dosage
Dosage by mouth for adults is 250-500mg every 6 hours, or 0.5-1g every 12 hours. In severe infections up to 1g every 6 hours may be used. Dosages for children are based upon their weight with 25-50mg/kg total daily dose given in 2-4 divided doses.
[edit] Formulations
Caspules containing 250mg or 500mg, Syrup containing 250mg/5ml, or vials for injection containing 500mg or 1g.
[edit] References
- British National Formulary 45 March 2003
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| Cephalosporin Antibiotics (J01D) edit | ||
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| First Generation: |
Cefacetrile, Cefadroxil, Cefalexin, Cephaloglycin, Cefalonium, Cefaloridine, Cefalotin, Cefapirin, Cefatrizine, Cefazaflur, Cefazedone, Cefazolin, Cefradine, Cefroxadine, Ceftezole |
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| Second Generation: |
Cefaclor, Cefamandole, Cefonicid, Ceforanide, Cefotiam, Cefprozil, Cefuroxime, Cefuzonam |
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| Third Generation: |
Cefcapene , Cefdaloxime, Cefdinir, Cefditoren, Cefetamet, Cefixime, Cefmenoxime, Cefodizime, Cefoperazone, Cefotaxime, Cefpimizole, Cefpiramide, Cefpodoxime, Cefsulodin, Ceftazidime, Cefteram, Ceftibuten, Ceftiofur, Ceftiolene, Ceftizoxime, Ceftriaxone, Latamoxef |
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| Fourth Generation: |
Cefclidine, Cefepime, Cefetecol Cefluprenam, Cefoselis, Cefozopran, Cefpirome, Cefquinome |
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