Vericef 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 93.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cephradine |
| Company | Veritas pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
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
- Susceptible microorganisms: Gram-positive bacteria
- Susceptible microorganisms: Gram-negative bacteria
Pharmacology
- Broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
- Active against gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms
- Inhibition of cross-linking process in bacterial cell wall
- Formation of cell wall with pores leading to lysis of bacteria
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage for urinary tract infections
- Adult dosage for respiratory tract infections
- Adult dosage for skin and soft tissue infections
- Dosage for children
- Maximum daily dosage
- Dosage for elderly
- Dosage for injectable administration
Interaction
- Nephrotoxic drug interaction
- Diuretics interaction
- Probenecid interaction
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Hypersensitivity phenomena
- Skin reactions
- Glossitis
- Heartburn
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Abdominal pain
- Vaginitis
- Candida overgrowth
- Blood disorders
- Fever
- Joint pains
- Oedema
- Liver enzyme disturbances
- Transient hepatitis
- Cholestatic jaundice
- Reversible interstitial nephritis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safety in pregnancy not established
- Excretion in breast milk
- Caution in lactating mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Prolonged use may result in superinfection
- Care with penicillin hypersensitivity
- Positive result in Coombs' testing
- False positive urine glucose result
- Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
- Contains lactose
Use in Special Populations
- Recommended doses for renal impairment
- Higher doses for chronic or severe infections
- Regular monitoring for urinary tract infections
Overdose Effects
- Non-specific symptoms
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Gastric upsets
- Supportive treatment
Therapeutic Class
- First generation Cephalosporins
Storage Conditions
- Freshly prepared suspension
- Reconstituted suspension expiry
- Injection solutions expiry
- Storage temperature and duration
- Medicine expiry precautions
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