Cebumax 400 mg (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 120.00 (2 x 4: ৳ 960.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 480.00

Medicine Details

Indications

  • Treatment of mild-to-moderate infections
  • Bacterial Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis
  • Bacterial Otitis Media
  • Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis

Pharmacology

  • Ceftibuten is the dihydrate salt of Ceftibuten
  • Semi-synthetic Cephalosporin antibiotic
  • Bactericidal action by binding to essential target proteins of the bacterial cell wall
  • Inhibition of cell-wall synthesis

Dosage & Administration

  • Specific dosages for different conditions and age groups
  • 400mg orally every 24 hours for various conditions

Interactions

  • Theophylline & Antacid do not alter the pharmacokinetic profile of Cebumax
  • Ranitidine increases the Cmax & AUC of Cebumax

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to cephalosporin antibiotics

Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Diarrhea
  • Dyspepsia
  • Dizziness
  • Abdominal pain
  • Vomiting

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category B
  • Use in pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk
  • Caution in nursing women

Precautions & Warnings

  • Possible emergence of resistant organisms due to prolonged treatment
  • Careful observation of the patient
  • Dose adjustment in patients with renal insufficiency
  • Caution in individuals with a history of gastrointestinal disease

Use in Special Populations

  • Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
  • No dose adjustment necessary in hepatic impairment

Therapeutic Class

  • Third generation Cephalosporins

Reconstitution

  • Process for preparing suspension
  • Shelf life of reconstituted suspension

Storage Conditions

  • Storage temperature below 25°C
  • Protection from light and moisture
  • Shelf life of reconstituted suspension

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