Vepan (Cefaclor)
Brand Name: Vepan
Generic Name: Cefaclor
Manufacturer/Agent: Indoco Remedies
Formulation: caps
Strength: 500mg
Pack size: 20
Trade Price: KES 575.00
Retail Price: @ KES 38.35
Class: Antibacterials: Cephalosporins (Anti-infectives)
Mechanism of Action:
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Molecular Formulae: C15H14CLN3O4S.H2O = 385.8
Precautions: Cephalosporin hypersensitivity.
Indications/Uses: Respiratory and genitourinary tract infections, otitis media, skin and soft tissue infections; 250-500 tid, with or without food.
Interactions: Probenecid may inhibit excretion.
absorption of cefaclor is reduced by antacids
Side Effects: Gastro-intestinal upset. skin rash. bronchospasm. hypotension. erythema multiforme. fever. arthralgia. anaphylaxis.