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VELOSEF FOR INJECTION
Cefradine
Your doctor has prescribed Velosef for Injection for you. This leaflet gives a summary of information about your medicine. If you want to know more, or are not sure about anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
What Is In Velosef Injection?
The active ingredient in Velosef is cefradine. Velosef is available in two strengths and each vial contains either 500mg or 1g cefradine. Cefradine is an antibiotic and a member of the family of medicines called cephalosporins. The other ingredient is L-arginine. The powder in the vial is dissolved in water for injections or another infusion fluid before administration.
Who Supplies Velosef Injection?
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What Is This Medicine For?
Velosef is used to treat bacterial infections in the chest, urinary tract or skin. The injection is given when patients are unable to take an oral antibiotic medicine or when the infection needs to be treated quickly. Velosef is also used to treat infections after surgery.
Before Your Medicine Is Administered
What Should My Doctor Know Before I Receive Velosef Injection?
Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in Velosef or similar medicines such as other cephalosporins and penicillins.
What If I Am Pregnant Or Think I Might Be Pregnant?What If Am Breast-Feeding?
If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breast feeding, speak to your doctor.
What If I Have Problems With My Liver Or Kidneys?
Tell your doctor about any previous problems with your liver or kidneys, as the dose of Velosef may need to be adjusted. Your doctor may want to monitor your liver or kidney function whilst you are taking Velosef.
What If I Am A Diabetic?
If you use chemical tests to check for sugar in the urine, Velosef may cause a false positive reaction. This does not occur with dipstick type tests. Ask your doctor which type of test kit you should use.
Can I Take Other Medicines?
If you are taking any other medicines it is important to discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist. These include furosemide (‘water tablets’) or probenecid and medicines bought at a pharmacy or elsewhere e.g. supermarket.
Is It All Right To Drink Alcohol?
There is no interaction between Velosef and moderate amounts of alcohol. However, you should check with your doctor whether drinking is advisable for you.
Administration Of Your Medicine
What Is The Dose Of Velosef Injection And How Will It Be Given?
Velosef will be given by injection into a large muscle, or slow injection into a vein, or as an intravenous drip. Your doctor will decide what dose is required and how long the treatment should continue, based on your symptoms and the results of blood tests. The usual dose for treatment of infections is 2-4g daily, given in four equally divided doses. The dose given for prevention of infections after surgery is 1-2g. The usual dose for children is 50-100mg/kg bodyweight/day.
Undesirable Effects
What Are The Unwanted Effects Of Velosef Injection?
In a few patients, especially those with a history of allergy, asthma, hay fever or nettle rash, Velosef may cause diarrhoea or a rash. Skin and hypersensitivity reactions may include unexpected itchy red swelling on skin, fever, joint pain or fluid retention. More rarely, there have been reports of inflammation of the tongue, heartburn, headache, dizziness, shortness of breath, pins and needles, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fungal infections, vaginal inflammation. Occasionally, patients complain of pain, bruising and inflammation at the injection site. Very rarely, blood/liver disorders occur and any diarrhoea with blood and mucus should be reported to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist. There have also been very rare reports of more serious allergic reactions including anaphylaxis and Stevens Johnson syndrome. If you notice any other unusual or unexpected symptoms tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Looking After Your Medicine
This medicine will be stored in the pharmacy until it is given to you by your doctor or nurse. It should not be stored above 25°C. It should not be used after the expiry date shown on the outer packaging.
DATE OF PREPARATION October 2005
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VELOSEF
FOR INJECTION
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