Cefaten 400 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 120.00 (2 x 4: ৳ 960.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 480.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ceftibuten dihydrate |
| Company | Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Acute Bacterial Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis
- Acute Bacterial Otitis Media
- Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis
Pharmacology
- Semi-synthetic Cephalosporin antibiotic for oral administration
- Bactericidal action by binding to essential target proteins of the bacterial cell wall
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage for Otitis Media, Tonsillitis, Pharyngitis, Bronchitis, Cystitis, Pneumonia, Sinusitis, Urinary tract Infection for Adults and Pediatrics
Interaction
- Effects of Theophylline & Antacid on pharmacokinetic profile
- Effects of Ranitidine on Cmax & AUC of Cefaten
Contraindications
- Not to be used in patients with known allergy to the cephalosporin group of antibiotics
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Dyspepsia
- Dizziness
- Abdominal pain
- Vomiting
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- Use in pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk
- Caution for nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Possible emergence and overgrowth of resistant organisms with prolonged treatment
- Dose adjustment in patients with varying degrees of renal insufficiency
- Caution in individuals with a history of gastrointestinal disease
Use in Special Populations
- Dosage adjustment for Renal Impairment
- No dosage adjustment for Hepatic Impairment
Therapeutic Class
- Third generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Instructions for reconstituting suspension using purified water and granules
- Shelf life and storage conditions for reconstituted suspension
Storage Conditions
- Storage temperature and conditions for the product and reconstituted suspension