Buticef 90 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 480.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ceftibuten dihydrate |
| Company | Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Acute Bacterial Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis
- Acute Bacterial Otitis Media
- Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal action
- Binding to essential target proteins of the bacterial cell wall
- Inhibition of cell-wall synthesis
Dosage & Administration
- Adult Dosage: 400 mg orally every 24 hours for various conditions
- Pediatric Dosage: Varies based on age and condition
Interaction
- No interaction with Theophylline & Antacid
- Ranitidine increases the Cmax & AUC of Buticef
Contraindications
- 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 only when benefit outweighs risk
- Caution advised for nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Possible emergence and overgrowth of resistant organisms with prolonged treatment
- Dose adjustment in renal insufficiency
- Caution in patients with gastrointestinal disease
Use in Special Populations
- Dose adjustment in patients with renal impairment
- No dose adjustment necessary in hepatic impairment
Therapeutic Class
- Third generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Contains purified water and granules
- Instructions for reconstitution and consumption of suspension
Storage Conditions
- Store below 25°C, protected from light and moisture
- Reconstituted suspension may be used for 14 days if stored at 2° to 8°C