Tencef 400 mg (Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ceftibuten dihydrate
Company Navana pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

  • Acute Bacterial Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis
  • Acute Bacterial Otitis Media
  • Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis

Pharmacology

Bactericidal action by binding to essential target proteins of the bacterial cell wall

Dosage & Administration

  • Adult Dosage: 400 mg orally every 24 hours for specific durations
  • Pediatric Dosage: varies based on age and condition

Interaction

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

Contraindications

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

  • Possible emergence and overgrowth of resistant organisms with prolonged treatment
  • Dose adjustment in patients with varying degrees of renal insufficiency
  • Prescribed with caution in individuals with a history of gastrointestinal disease

Use in Special Populations

  • Renal Impairment dosages based on creatinine clearance
  • No dose adjustment required for Hepatic Impairment

Therapeutic Class

Third generation Cephalosporins

Reconstitution

  • Contains purified water and granules
  • Instructions for reconstitution and consumption of prepared suspension

Storage Conditions

Store below 25°C, protected from light and moisture. Suspension to be consumed within 14 days of preparation

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