Velox 125 mg/1.25 ml (Pediatric Drops)

15 ml bottle: ৳ 50.15

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cephradine
Company Kemiko pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Velox 250 mg capsule Velox 500 mg capsule Velox 125 mg suspension

Title

  • Velox Suspension
  • Velox Injection

Categories

  • Antibiotic
  • Medication
  • Healthcare
  • Pharmaceutical

Description

  • Indicated for infections caused by sensitive Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
  • Active against upper and lower respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, and skin and soft tissue infections
  • Semisynthetic broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
  • Cell wall inhibitor of bacteria
  • Oral and injectable administration
  • Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
  • Side effects include gastrointestinal disturbances and hypersensitivity phenomena
  • Excreted in breast milk, caution advised during lactation
  • Dosage adjustment necessary in renal impairment
  • May cause false positive urine glucose result with certain tests
  • Storage conditions for suspension and injection solutions

Dimensions

  • Available in various package sizes - mention specific dimensions

Color Options

  • Suspension: varies in color from light to straw yellow
  • Injection: specify color options if applicable

Functions

  • Treatment of infections caused by sensitive bacteria
  • Inhibition of cross-linking process in bacteria cell wall
  • Bactericidal action against Gram-positive and Gram-negative microorganisms

Materials

  • Cephradine (active ingredient)

Technical Specifications

  • Adult oral dosage: 250mg to 1g, frequency and duration based on infection severity
  • Maximum daily dosage: 4g
  • Elderly dosage: as per normal adult dose, caution in impaired renal or hepatic function
  • Injectable dosage: adult 2-4g daily, prophylaxis dose for adults and children
  • Pediatric dosages based on body weight
  • Recommendations for patients with renal impairment and on haemodialysis
  • Storage conditions and shelf life of reconstituted suspension and injection solutions

Design Elements

  • Freshly prepared suspension
  • Variation in color of reconstituted solutions does not affect potency

Usability Features

  • Oral and injectable administration options
  • Doses for different types of infections and patient populations
  • Caution advised for patients with hypersensitivity to penicillins
  • Regular monitoring required for chronic urinary tract infections
  • Prescription required for dispensing

Interaction

  • Nephrotoxic drug interaction caution
  • Enhanced renal toxicity risk with diuretics and probenecid

Safety Features

  • Contraindication in known or suspected hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
  • Caution during pregnancy and lactation, dizziness warning

Packaging

  • Specific packaging details as per available products

Age Group

  • Appropriate for adults and children
  • Dosage adjustments for elderly and renal impairment patients
  • Pediatric dosages not to exceed those for adults

Instructions

  • Dosage adjustments for renal impairment
  • Caution in patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance
  • Duration of treatment and monitoring requirements for chronic infections

Special Populations

  • Renal impairment dosing recommendations
  • Caution in lactating mothers
  • Warning about operating hazardous machinery including automobiles

Overdose Effects

  • Non-specific symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea
  • Supportive treatment recommended
  • Gastric lavage if large amount ingested

Therapeutic Class

  • First generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Freshly prepared suspension with specific shelf life
  • Reconstituted injection solutions retain potency for specific durations
  • Dispensing on prescription

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