Cefteria 90 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 481.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ceftibuten dihydrate |
| Company | Aci limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of Acute Bacterial Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis
- Treatment of Acute Bacterial Otitis Media
- Treatment of Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis
Pharmacology
- Semi-synthetic Cephalosporin antibiotic
- Bactericidal action by binding to essential target proteins of the bacterial cell wall
Dosage & Administration
- Adult Dosage for Otitis Media: 400 mg orally every 24 hours for 10 days
- Pediatric Dosage for Otitis Media: 9 mg/kg/day (maximum 400 mg) every 24 hours for 10 days
- Adult Dosage for Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis: 400 mg orally every 24 hours for 10 days
- Pediatric Dosage for Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis: 9 mg/kg/day (maximum 400 mg) every 24 hours for 10 days
- Adult Dosage for Bronchitis: 400 mg orally every 24 hours for 10 days
- Pediatric Dosage for Bronchitis: 400 mg orally every 24 hours for 10 days
- Adult Dosage for Cystitis: 400 mg orally every 24 hours for 7 days
- Pediatric Dosage for Cystitis: 400 mg orally every 24 hours for 7 days
- Adult Dosage for Pneumonia: 200 mg orally every 12 hours for 7 to 14 days
- Pediatric Dosage for Pneumonia: 200 mg orally every 12 hours for 7 to 14 days
- Adult Dosage for Sinusitis: 400 mg orally every 24 hours for 10 to 14 days
- Pediatric Dosage for Sinusitis: 400 mg orally every 24 hours for 10 to 14 days
- Adult Dosage for Urinary Tract Infection: 400 mg orally every 24 hours for 10 days
- Pediatric Dosage for Urinary Tract Infection: 400 mg orally every 24 hours for 10 days
Interaction
Theophylline & Antacid do not alter the pharmacokinetic profile of Cefteria. Ranitidine increases the Cmax & AUC of Cefteria.
Contraindications
Contraindicated 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. Caution should be exercised when administered to nursing women.
Precautions & Warnings
- Prolonged treatment may result in possible emergence and overgrowth of resistant organisms
- Dose may require adjustment in patients with varying degrees of renal insufficiency
- Prescribed with caution to individuals with a history of gastrointestinal disease
Use in Special Populations
- Renal Impairment: Dose adjustment based on creatinine clearance
- Hepatic Impairment: Dose adjustment not necessary
Therapeutic Class
Third generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Reconstituted suspension to be consumed within 14 days if kept in a refrigerator
- Shake the bottle well each time before use
Storage Conditions
Store below 25°C, protected from light and moisture. After reconstitution, the suspension may be used for 14 days while stored at 2°C to 8°C. Keep out of reach of children.