Velosef
Osteomyelitis, Peritonitis, Urinary Tract Infections + 5 more
Treatment
1 Active Study for Velosef
Treatment for
Osteomyelitis
What is Velosef
Cefradine
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
A type of antibiotic that is a combination of synthetic and naturally occurring ingredients.
Velosef
is the brand name
Velosef Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Velosef
Cefradine
1995
4
Effectiveness
How Velosef works in the body
Cefradine is an antibiotic that works by blocking the formation of bacterial cell walls. It attaches to proteins inside the cell wall and prevents it from fully forming. This causes the cell wall to break apart, leading to the death of the bacteria. It also might stop an enzyme from protecting the cell wall, making it even easier for the wall to break down.
When to interrupt dosage
The suggested dose of Velosef is contingent upon the diagnosed affliction, including Respiratory Tract Infections, Septic Arthritis and Sepsis Bacterial. The dosage amount oscillates based on the administration technique (e.g. Suspension or Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral) denoted in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Urinary Tract Infections
500.0 mg, , 250.0 mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 250.0 mg/mL
Capsule, gelatin coated, , Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral
Osteomyelitis
500.0 mg, , 250.0 mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 250.0 mg/mL
Capsule, gelatin coated, , Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral
Peritonitis
500.0 mg, , 250.0 mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 250.0 mg/mL
Capsule, gelatin coated, , Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral
Respiratory Tract Infections
500.0 mg, , 250.0 mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 250.0 mg/mL
Capsule, gelatin coated, , Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral
Arthritis, Infectious
500.0 mg, , 250.0 mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 250.0 mg/mL
Capsule, gelatin coated, , Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral
Sepsis
500.0 mg, , 250.0 mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 250.0 mg/mL
Capsule, gelatin coated, , Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral
Sepsis
500.0 mg, , 250.0 mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 250.0 mg/mL
Capsule, gelatin coated, , Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral
Communicable Diseases
500.0 mg, , 250.0 mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 250.0 mg/mL
Capsule, gelatin coated, , Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Suspension, Suspension - Oral
Warnings
Velosef has two contraindications, hence it should not be taken when enduring any of the conditions delineated in the following table.
Velosef Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Bacterial Meningitis
Do Not Combine
known hypersensitivity to the drug or any of the ingredients
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Velosef.
Common Velosef Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Abemaciclib
Major
The metabolism of Abemaciclib can be increased when combined with Cefradine.
Acalabrutinib
Major
The metabolism of Acalabrutinib can be increased when combined with Cefradine.
Alectinib
Major
The metabolism of Alectinib can be increased when combined with Cefradine.
Alpelisib
Major
The metabolism of Alpelisib can be increased when combined with Cefradine.
Aminophylline
Major
The metabolism of Aminophylline can be increased when combined with Cefradine.
Velosef Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Velosef?
Currently, 15 active trials are being conducted to assess the potential of Velosef to combat Sepsis, Septic Arthritis and Peritonitis.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Communicable Diseases
0 Actively Recruiting
Arthritis, Infectious
0 Actively Recruiting
Osteomyelitis
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2
Respiratory Tract Infections
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2
Sepsis
0 Actively Recruiting
Sepsis
0 Actively Recruiting
Peritonitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Urinary Tract Infections
0 Actively Recruiting
Velosef Reviews: What are patients saying about Velosef?
3.7
Patient Review
3/30/2010
Velosef for Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus
Patient Q&A Section about velosef
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is Velosef tablet used for?
"Velosef is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It is a cephalosporin type of antibiotic that belongs to the beta-lactam group of antibiotics and works by stopping the production of the bacterial walls."
Answered by AI
Is Velosef an antibiotic?
"Velosef is a semi-synthetic cephalosporin antibiotic. It comes in the form of capsules containing 250 mg and 500 mg cephradine, and a suspension containing 125 mg and 250 mg per 5 mL dose."
Answered by AI
What is Cefradine used to treat?
"Cefradine 500mg caps can help treat bacterial infections of the respiratory and urinary tracts, as well as the skin and soft tissues. This includes infections such as sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, laryngo-tracheo bronchitis and otitis media."
Answered by AI
What are the side effects of Velosef?
"Stomach-related side effects like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are some of the most commonly reported problems with cephradine. A few people taking the drug have also developed a serious condition called pseudomembranous colitis."
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