Cefaclor 30 Antibiotic Disc - Biomaxima

Cefaclor 30 Antibiotic Disc – Biomaxima

Cefaclor 30 Antibiotic Disc is a 6mm paper disc impregnated with 30 micrograms of cefaclor. It is used in microbiological diagnostics to determine the susceptibility of bacteria to cefaclor.

The disc is placed on an agar plate that has been inoculated with the bacteria to be tested. The antibiotic diffuses from the disc into the agar, and a zone of inhibition will form around the disc if the bacteria is susceptible to cefaclor. The size of the zone of inhibition is used to interpret the results of the test.

Cefaclor is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that is active against a wide range of bacteria, including Gram-positive bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus, and Gram-negative bacteria such as Haemophilus influenzae and Escherichia coli. It is used to treat a variety of infections, including upper respiratory infections, sinus infections, and urinary tract infections.

The Cefaclor 30 Antibiotic Disc is manufactured by Biomaxima S.A., a pharmaceutical company based in Spain. It is available in packages of 50 or 100 discs.

Here are some of the important things to remember about Cefaclor 30 Antibiotic Disc:

• It is for professional use only.
• It should be stored at 2-8 degrees Celsius.
• It should not be used if the expiration date has passed.
• It should be used according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer.

If you have any questions about Cefaclor 30 Antibiotic Disc, you should consult with a healthcare professional.

In addition to the antibiotic disc, you will also need the following materials to perform an antibiotic susceptibility test:

• An agar plate
• A sterile loop
• A bacterial culture
• A ruler

To perform the test, follow these steps:

1. Label the agar plate with the name of the antibiotic and the bacteria being tested.
2. Inoculate the agar plate with the bacterial culture.
3. Place the antibiotic disc on the agar plate, approximately 1 cm from the edge.
4. Incubate the agar plate at the appropriate temperature for the bacteria being tested.
5. After incubation, measure the diameter of the zone of inhibition around the antibiotic disc.

The size of the zone of inhibition will indicate the susceptibility of the bacteria to the antibiotic. A larger zone of inhibition indicates that the bacteria is more susceptible to the antibiotic.

The interpretation of the results of an antibiotic susceptibility test will vary depending on the specific antibiotic and bacteria being tested. However, in general, the following interpretations are used:

• Zone of inhibition ≥12 mm: Susceptible
• Zone of inhibition 9-11 mm: Intermediate
• Zone of inhibition ≤8 mm: Resistant

Ease-of-use is provided by shatterproof spring-loaded cartridges, easy-to-read labeling and end-of-cartridge indicators.
disc diffusion not only categorizes resistant, intermediate and sensitive organisms through quantitative results but also provides a visual indication of the following:

• Inoculum level
• Presence of contamination
• Resistant mutants
• Beta-lactamase activity
• Antagonism and synergy between antibiotics

Each cartridge is individually sealed with a desiccant to maintain a moisture level of <2%, ensuring long term stability.

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