Cephalothin Na (Cephalothin Na)
Overview of Cephalothin Na
Cephalothin is a first generation, semisynthetic analogue of natural cephalosporin antibiotic. Cephalosporins are derivatives of 7-aminocephalosporic acid and are closely related to penicillins in structure. Cephalosporins have a six membered sulfur containing ring adjoining a ß lactam ring. Cephalothin is effective against gram positive and gram negative bacterias. Antibiotics require constant drug level in body for therapeutic effect. This is achieved by taking the medication at regular interval of time throughout the day and night as prescribed. Cephalothin (Na) is important to take the drug for the full time period as prescribed. If you discontinue the therapy, it may result in ineffective treatment.
Indication of Cephalothin Na
Cephalothin Na is primarily indicated in conditions like Bone and joint infection, CVS infections, Genitourinary tract infections, Respiratory tract infections, Soft tissue and skin infections, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Peritonitis, Septic abortion, Surgical prophylaxis.
Contraindication of Cephalothin Na
Cephalothin (Na) is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.
Side Effects of Cephalothin Na
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Cephalothin (Na), which give rise to further complications include Nephrotoxicity, Hemolytic anemia.,Cephalothin (Na) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Anaphylaxis, Serum sickness syndrome. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Cephalothin (Na) therapy.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Cephalothin (Na) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Rashes, Urticaria, Allergic reactions, Thrombophlebitis, Pain at injection site.
Precautions of Cephalothin Na
Cephalothin should be used with caution in patients with impaired kidney or liver function. Appropriate measure should be taken if secondary infection occurs. It should be used with caution (if contains tartrazine) in patients with aspirin hypersensitivity, because it may cause allergic reactions (including bronchial asthma).