ceclor 500mg capsule
What is ceclor 500mg capsule used for?
Articlor 50mg Drop (Cefaclor) is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. It contains Cefaclor (500mg), which Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Cefaclor
- Manufacturer: Pharma Fabrikon
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: B
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ ceclor 500mg capsule Uses & Benefits
Treatment of otitis media, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, lower respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections.
Off-label uses: Uncomplicated gonorrhea, Lyme disease
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Cefaclor |
| Brand Name | Articlor 50mg Drop |
| Manufacturer | Pharma Fabrikon |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Cephalosporins: 2nd generation |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC); protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), leading to cell lysis and death.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take ceclor 500mg capsule
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of ceclor 500mg capsule
โ Common Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Rash
- Urticaria
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea
- Seizures
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hemolytic anemia
- Agranulocytosis
- Thrombocytopenia
- Interstitial nephritis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Probenecid | Major | Decreased renal excretion of cefaclor, increased plasma levels |
| Oral contraceptives | Moderate | Reduced contraceptive efficacy |
| Live typhoid vaccine | Moderate | Reduced vaccine efficacy |
| Antacids | Minor | Decreased absorption of cefaclor |
| H2-receptor antagonists | Minor | Decreased absorption of cefaclor |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Probenecid
โก Moderate Interactions
- Oral contraceptives
- Live typhoid vaccine
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- H2-receptor antagonists
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food may delay absorption but does not significantly reduce total absorption.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No known interaction, but alcohol may increase risk of gastrointestinal side effects.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cefaclor or other cephalosporins; history of immediate-type hypersensitivity to penicillins.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, liver function, signs of hypersensitivity, and superinfection.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk in small amounts; generally considered compatible with breastfeeding.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; hemodialysis may be effective in severe cases.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose and resume regular schedule.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.
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