Cefatrizine (Cefatrizine)
Overview of Cefatrizine
Cefatrizine is a second generation semisynthetic 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. Cefatrizine is used to treat a large variety of bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract, ear, skin and urinary tract infections. Cefatrizine is less effective against gram positive bacteria than first generation drugs. 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. Cefatrizine 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 Cefatrizine
Cefatrizine is primarily indicated in conditions like Bone and joint infection, Bronchitis, Otitis media, Pharyngitis, Pneumonia, Skin infections, Tonsillitis, Urinary tract infection.
Contraindication of Cefatrizine
Contraindications
Side Effects of Cefatrizine
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Cefatrizine, which give rise to further complications include Pseudomembranous colitis, Proteinuria, Hemolytic anemia, Bone marrow depression.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Cefatrizine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Anorexia, Diarrhea, Dyspnea, Abdominal pain, Skin rashes, Chills, Urticaria, Vaginitis, Candidiasis, Paresthesias, Bleeding.
Precautions of Cefatrizine
Cefatrizine should be used with caution in patients with impaired kidney or liver function. Appropriate measure should be taken if secondary infection occurs.