Velosef 500mg capsules
What is Velosef?
Velosef is used for treating bacterial infections in the body. Velosef, also formally known as cephradine, is a type of cephalosporin antibiotic that belongs to the beta-lactam group of antibiotics and works by inhibiting the production of the bacterial walls. It causes difficulty for the bacteria to survive without their protective shell. It also becomes easier for the body to kill them in this case.
Velosef is used to treat bacterial infections, and thus cannot be used to treat viral infections. However, there is a small difference between the structure of Velosef and Augmentin, but they target different spectrums of bacteria.
Velosef Formula
What are the available forms of Velosef?
Velosef is available in different forms, which are:
Capsules form
Oral suspension form
Injections form
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Velosef dosage and strength:
The dosage strengths of Velosef include:
250mg capsule
500mg capsule
125mg/5ml oral suspension
250mg/5ml oral suspension
250mg injection
500mg injection
1g injection
The Velosef dose adjustment depends on the severity and type of infection. In the case of RTI (respiratory tract infections) and skin infections, the recommended dosage of Velosef is 250mg, four times a day or 500mg, which is to be taken twice a day. Thus, the total daily dosage is 2000mg per day.
How to take Velosef?
Velosef can be consumed with or without food, although it is better to take medicine with food, in order to prevent any harm to the stomach. Strong medicines can cause gastric ulcers or an upset stomach.
Also, it is important that you talk to your prescriber about any current illness of your stomach like pain or nausea, before taking Velosef, as it may be a cause of gastritis.
Further, it is necessary to take Velosef in the correct way; it should not be crushed or chewed but swallowed whole with a glass of water. Follow the dosage and time prescribed by the prescriber, and do not change the dosage on your own. Changing the dosage or frequency can have effects on health.
Before stopping its usage, consult your doctor first.
What are the uses of Velosef?
Velosef is used to treat a wide variety of ailments. These include:
UTIs (Urinary tract infection)
Inflammation of Sinusus
Otitis media
Upper RTIs (respiratory tract infection)
Lower RTIs (respiratory tract infection)
Community-acquired pneumonia
Salmonellosis
Infections of the oral cavity
Meningitis
Endocarditis
H. Pylori infection
Infections of skin
Typhoid fever
Parathyroid fever
Tonsillitis
Pharyngitis
Cystitis
Urethritis
Impetigo
Cellulitis
Furunculosis
What are the possible side effects of Velosef?
Like most drugs, Velosef can also have side-effects on certain people and, therefore, it should only be taken at the advice of the doctor.
Some possible side-effects include:
Stomach pain
Acid reflux
Anemia
Diarrhea
Serum sickness
Crystalluria
What are the risks and warnings for Velosef?
The following are the warning signs. Precautionary measures should be taken in order to avoid any damage that comes with the use of Velosef.
Allergic to Velosef
Non-susceptible organisms
Seizures
Kidney failure
Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction
Gastric ulcers
Liver diseases
Anticoagulants or bleeding disorders
Pregnancy and breastfeeding:
Pregnant women should not take Velosef until prescribed by their doctor. Similarly, nursing mothers should also consult their doctor before using Velosef. This is because medicine can affect the health of the baby.
Interactions between Velosef and other medications:
Velosef, or Cephradine, antibiotics can interact with some other drugs that the person might be taking. It should be known that interaction of drug does not mean that you stop consuming the drug of your own accord. Instead, consult your health care provider about it.
Some of the possible drug interactions include:
Allopurinol
Probenecid
Blood thinners
Oral birth control pills
Antibiotics such as chloramphenicol, tetracyclines, and macrolides.
Storage Conditions:
Velosef should be kept at room temperature.
They should not be taken after their expiration date has passed
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