What are the effects of Cefradine Capsules?

Cefradine capsules are antibiotic drugs used clinically to treat respiratory tract infections, urogenital infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and other diseases caused by sensitive bacteria. This product is a prescription drug that requires medical guidance for use and cannot be used by patients without a prescription. The functions of cefradine capsules include the treatment of respiratory tract infections, urinary system infections, and skin infections. Cefradine capsules belong to the first-generation cephalosporins antibiotics, mainly targeting Gram-positive bacterial infections, and can be used for acute pharyngitis, tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, and other respiratory tract infections. They can also be used for urinary system infections or skin infections, but are not recommended for severe infections.

Common adverse reactions to cefradine capsules include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal symptoms. Some patients may also experience drug fever or drug-induced rash, and even transient increases in urea and creatinine levels. Long-term use of cephalosporin drugs is not recommended to prevent fungal infections. Additionally, it is advisable to avoid alcohol consumption while using these drugs to prevent the occurrence of disulfiram-like reactions, which can be severe and life-threatening.

1. Before using this product, patients must be questioned in detail about their allergy history to cephalosporins, penicillins, and other drugs. Those with a history of anaphylactic shock to penicillin drugs should not use this product. For other patients, it must be noted that there is a cross-allergy reaction rate of approximately 5% to 7% between cephalosporins and penicillins, and the drug should be used with caution under close observation. If an allergic reaction occurs, discontinue the drug immediately. In case of anaphylactic shock, immediate rescue measures must be taken, including maintaining airway patency, oxygen administration, and the use of adrenaline and glucocorticoids.

2. This product is mainly excreted by the kidneys, so the dosage should be reduced or the dosing interval extended for patients with renal insufficiency.

3. Patients using this product may experience false-positive results when testing for urine glucose using the copper sulfate method.