Velox 250 mg (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 7.02 (30's pack: ৳ 210.60)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cephradine
Company Kemiko pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Velox 500 mg capsule Velox 125 mg suspension Velox 125 mg pediatric drop

Indications

  • Treatment of infections caused by sensitive Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
  • Upper respiratory tract infections
  • Lower respiratory tract infections
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Skin and soft tissue infections

Pharmacology

  • Broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
  • Active against both gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms
  • Inhibits cross-linking process in bacteria cell wall
  • Cell wall lysis due to external osmotic pressure

Dosage & Administration

  • Oral administration for adults and children
  • Injectable administration for adults and children
  • Dosage adjustment for elderly and patients with impaired renal or hepatic function

Interaction

  • Concomitant use of nephrotoxic drugs
  • Enhanced risk of renal toxicity with diuretics and probenecid

Contraindications

  • Not to be used in patients with known or suspected hypersensitivity to cephalosporins

Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal disturbances
  • Hypersensitivity phenomena
  • Skin reactions
  • Glossitis
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Renal and urinary disorders
  • Hepatobiliary disorders
  • Immune system disorders

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Safety not established in pregnancy
  • Excreted in breast milk
  • Caution in lactating mothers
  • Potential for causing dizziness

Precautions & Warnings

  • Risk of superinfection with prolonged use
  • Care with patients hypersensitive to penicillins
  • Potential for false positive urine glucose result
  • Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
  • Contains lactose, caution in patients with rare hereditary problems

Use in Special Populations

  • Dosing recommendations for renal impairment
  • Additional information for all patients

Overdose Effects

  • Non-specific symptoms
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Supportive treatment
  • Gastric lavage if large amount ingested

Therapeutic Class

  • First generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Reconstitution and expiry details for Suspension
  • Storage and potency details for Injection solutions
  • Child safety precautions

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