Cefradine

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Oral Antibiotics

Drug class: First-Generation Cephalosporin Antibiotic; beta-lactam antibiotics, specifically categorized as a First-generation cephalosporin.

Cefradine (VELOCEF)(中文:頭孢拉定

Common Strengths

  • Capsules: 250 mg, 500 mg
  • Injection: 500 mg, 1 g

Drug Trade Name

Cefradine is marketed under several trade names, including:

  • Velocef
  • Intracef
  • Cephradine (in the US)

Drug Usage

Cefradine is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including:

  • Respiratory tract infections (e.g. pneumonia, bronchitis)
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Skin and soft tissue infections
  • Otitis media (ear infections)