Vericef 500 mg (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 13.50 (3 x 7: ৳ 283.50)

Strip Price: ৳ 94.50

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Cephradine
Company	Veritas pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Vericef 125 mg suspension

Indications

Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections
Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections
Treatment of urinary tract infections
Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections

Pharmacology

Broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
Active against gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms
Inhibition of cross-linking process in bacterial cell wall
Lysis of bacteria due to external osmotic pressure

Dosage & Administration

Oral administration for adults and children
Dosing based on infection site and severity
Maximum daily dosage of 4 gm
Injectable administration for adults and children

Interaction

Increased risk of kidney damage with nephrotoxic drugs

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins

Side Effects

Gastrointestinal disturbances
Hypersensitivity phenomena
Skin reactions
Glossitis
Dizziness
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea

Pregnancy & Lactation

Caution advised in lactating mothers

Precautions & Warnings

Development of superinfection with prolonged use
Cross-sensitivity in patients hypersensitive to penicillins
Potential false positive urine glucose result
Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
Containment of lactose

Use in Special Populations

Recommended doses for renal impairment

Overdose Effects

Non-specific symptoms including nausea and vomiting

Therapeutic Class

First-generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

Freshly prepared suspension
Reconstituted suspension usage timeframe
Injection solution usage timeframe
Storage temperature impact on solution potency

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