Abaclor 500500mg
Capsule
ACI Limited
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Abaclor 500. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Abaclor 500 is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, t... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Abaclor 500 is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is no... View More |
| Driving | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether Abaclor 500 alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and... View More |
| Kidney | CAUTION Abaclor 500 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Abaclor 500 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Abaclor 500 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Abaclor 500 is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (e.g. pneumonia), ear,... View More
Uses of Abaclor 500
- Bacterial infections
Side effects of Abaclor 500
- Rash
- Vomiting
- Allergic reaction
- Nausea
- Injection site reaction
- Increased liver enzymes
- Diarrhea
How to use Abaclor 500
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. Abaclor 500 may be taken w... View More
How Abaclor 500 works
Abaclor 500 is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them t... View More
What if you forget to take Abaclor 500?
If you miss a dose of Abaclor 500, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to yo... View More
- Your doctor has prescribed Uniclor 375mg Tablet MR 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 come back and harder to ... View More
- Discontinue Uniclor 375mg Tablet MR and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in ... View More
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your st... View More
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Uniclor 375mg Tablet MR as it may cause increased side effects.
Indication
Pneumonia, Meningitis, Peritonitis, Otitis media, Septicaemia, Biliary-tract infections, Urinary-tract infections, Skin and skin structure infections, U... View More
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Urinary tract infections, Upper and lower respiratory tract infections, Skin infections, Otitis media Adult: As monohydrate: 250-500 mg every 8 h... View More
Child Dose
Oral Urinary tract infections, Upper and lower respiratory tract infections, Skin infections, Otitis media Child: PO 20–40 mg/kg/day, max 1 g/day q12h... View More
Renal Dose
Renal Impairment CrCl: 10-50 mL/min: Half to full dose CrCl: <10 mL/min: Half dose
Contraindication
Known hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.
Mode of Action
Cefaclor binds to one or more of the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) which inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in bac... View More
Precaution
Severe renal impairment; history of allergy to penicillin; pregnancy, lactation. Lactation: enters breast milk; use with caution
Side Effect
1-10% Diarrhea (3%),Increased transaminases (3%),Eosinophilia (2%),Moniliasis (2%),Vaginitis (2%),Rash (maculopapular, erythematous, or morbiliform) (1... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response,... View More
Interaction
May enhance the nephrotoxic effect of aminoglycosides. May diminish the therapeutic effect of BCG, typhoid vaccine and Na picosulfate. Concomitant use w... View More
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