Cebumax 400 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 120.00 (2 x 4: ৳ 960.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 480.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ceftibuten dihydrate |
| Company | General pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
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