Cefaloridine Pharmacology

Cefaloridine

About Cefaloridine
A first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic.
Mechanism of Action of Cefaloridine
Cephaloridine is a 1st generation cephalosporin which exerts its bactericidal action against both gram positive & gram negative organisms by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. Cephaloridine inhibits transpeptidase & thus prevents cross linking of bacterial cell wall. Transpeptidase & associated proteins constitute various types of specific binding proteins which have affinity for cephalosporins like Cephaloridine
Pharmacokinets of Cefaloridine
Absorption: Orally not well absorbed & should be given parenterally, Distribution: widely distributed, Metabolism: Not metabolized, Excretion: Excreted mainly through urine & small amount is seen in breast milk.
Onset of Action for Cefaloridine
Half an hour
Duration of Action for Cefaloridine
6 hours
Half Life of Cefaloridine
N/A
Side Effects of Cefaloridine
1.Pain after I.M. injection & thrombophlebitis after I.V. injection.
2.Rashes & allergic manifestation
3.Vaginitis
4.Pruritus
5.Candidiasis
6.Nephrotoxicity
7.Pseudo membranous colitis
8.Glossitis
9.Nausea
10.Vomiting
11.Thrombocytopenia
12.Leucopenia
13.Neutropenia
Contra-indications of Cefaloridine
1.Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
2.Along with other nephrotoxic drugs
3.Along with oral anticoagulants
4.Pseudo membranous colitis
Special Precautions while taking Cefaloridine
1.Renal impairment
2.Those allergic to penicillins
3. Neuromuscular disorders
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
May be used
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
May be used
Indications for Cefaloridine
1.Respiratory tract infections
2.Septicemia
3.Skin & Soft tissue infections
4.Urinary tract & genital tract infections
5.Surgical prophylaxis
6.Bone & Joint infections
Interactions for Cefaloridine
Aminoglycosides: Enhance half-life and potentiate nephrotoxicity.
Probenecid: Prolongs activity by slowing tubular excretion.
Typical Dosage for Cefaloridine
Adults: 1gm to1.5gm daily in two or three divided doses I.M. or I.V.
In severe infections: 1.5 gm 8 hourly or 12 hourly.
Children: 15 to 30 mg/kg/day in divided doses
In severe infections: 40 to 100mg/kg/day
Maximum adult dose: Up to 6gm/day
Maximum child dose: Up to 4gm/day
Schedule of Cefaloridine
H
Storage Requirements for Cefaloridine
Store in a refrigerator.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Cefaloridine
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time to take the next dose then skip the missed dose.
Effects of Overdose of Cefaloridine
Symptoms of over dosage include neuromuscular disorders & some times seizure may get precipitated. Treatment includes removal of drug from the body by dialysis & supportive measures

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