Twicef DS250mg/5ml
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The ACME Laboratories Ltd.
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| Alcohol | SAFE Consuming alcohol with Twicef DS does not cause any harmful side effects. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Twicef DS is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, the... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Twicef DS is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not ... View More |
| Driving | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether Twicef DS alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and r... View More |
| Kidney | CAUTION Twicef DS should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Twicef DS may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Twicef DS is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Twicef DS may not be needed in... View More |
Introduction
Twicef DS is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, s... View More
Uses of Twicef DS
- Bacterial infections
Side effects of Twicef DS
- Rash
- Vomiting
- Allergic reaction
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
How to use Twicef DS
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Twicef DS may be taken wit... View More
How Twicef DS works
Twicef DS is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to ... View More
- Your doctor has prescribed Twicef DS to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder ... View More
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Discontinue Twicef DS and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your sto... View More
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Twicef DS as it may cause increased side effects.
Indication
Pharyngitis, Susceptible infections, Sore throat, Tonsillitis, Urinary tract infection, Reproductive tract infection, Skin infections
Administration
May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.
Adult Dose
Oral Tonsillitis; Skin and skin structure infections; Streptococcal pharyngitis; Urinary tract infections Adult: 1-2 g daily as a single or in 2 divid... View More
Child Dose
Oral Tonsillitis; Skin and skin structure infections; Streptococcal pharyngitis; Urinary tract infections Child: >6 yr <40 kg: 30-50 mg/kg daily as a ... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: CrCl (ml/min) 26-50 0.5-1 g bid. 11-25 0.5-1 g once daily. <10 0.5-1 g every 36 hr.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.
Mode of Action
Cefadroxil binds to one or more of the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) which inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in b... View More
Precaution
Impaired renal function; pregnancy and lactation. Lactation: enters breast milk; use with caution
Side Effect
1-10% Diarrhea <1% Abdominal pain,Dyspepsia,Nausea,Vomiting,Rash,Urticaria,Pseudomembranous colitis,Stevens-Johnson syndrome,Anaphylaxis,Transamina... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Category: B Lactation: enters breast milk; use with caution
Interaction
Concomitant use w/ bacteriostatic antibiotics (e.g. tetracycline, erythromycin, sulfonamides, chloramphenicol) may cause antagonistic effect. May potent... View More
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