Cefaloridine: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and More

This information is not country-specific. Please refer to the Hong Kong prescribing information.

Generic Medicine Info

Contraindications

Known hypersensitivity to cephalosporins, concomitant administration of other nephrotoxic agents.

Special Precautions

Hypersensitivity to penicillins, pseudomembranous colitis, early pregnancy, lactation, renal failure.

Adverse Reactions

Pain at inj site, hypersensitivity, GI disturbances, candidiasis, eosinophilia, neutropenia, leucopenia, thrombocytopenia.
Potentially Fatal: Anaphylactic reaction.

Drug Interactions

Probenecid prolongs activity by slowing renal tubular excretion.
Potentially Fatal: Furosemide and aminoglycosides prolong T_1/2 of cefaloridine and potentiate nephrotoxicity.

Lab Interference

False-positive for Coomb's test and urine sugar.

Action

Description:
Mechanism of Action: Cefaloridine is one of the oldest cephalosporin antibacterials. It has properties similar to those of cefalotin, but is more nephrotoxic.

MIMS Class

Cephalosporins

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