Ceftiben 400 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 120.00 (1 x 6: ৳ 720.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 720.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ceftibuten dihydrate |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
| 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
- 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 Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis: >6 months: 9 mg/kg/day (maximum 400 mg) every 24 hours for 10 days
Interaction
- Theophylline & Antacid do not alter the pharmacokinetic profile of Ceftiben
- Ranitidine increases the Cmax & AUC of Ceftiben
Contraindications
- 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 the benefit clearly outweighs the risk
- Caution in nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Possible emergence and overgrowth of resistant organisms
- Dose 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
- Hepatic Impairment: Dose adjustment not necessary
Therapeutic Class
- Third generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Suspension reconstitution process
- Prepared suspension to be consumed within 14 days of preparation
Storage Conditions
- Store below 25°C, protected from light and moisture
- Prepared suspension may be used for 14 days while stored at 2° to 8°C