Cefonicid

Cefonicid

Class:Antibiotic Cephalosporin (Second Generation)

Mechanism of action

Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis,bactericidal.

Indications

Treatment of susceptible bacterial infection,mainly respiratory tract,skin and skin structure,bone and joint,urinary tract and gynaecologic,septicemia;active against methicillin-sensitive staphylococci,many streptococci and various gram-negative bacilli.

Pregnancy

Pregnancy risk factor B.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cefonicid sodium,any component or cephalosporin.

Dosage

Adults:IM,IV:0.5-2gm every 24 hours.

Brands

Inj.Emidoxin 1gm.