Ceftoren 200 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Cefditoren
Company Aci limited
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Indications

  • Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis
  • Community Acquired Pneumonia
  • Pharyngitis
  • Tonsillitis
  • Uncomplicated Skin and Skin-Structure Infections

Pharmacology

  • Broad Spectrum Third Generation Cephalosporin Antibiotic
  • Prodrug Hydrolyzed by Esterases
  • Bactericidal Activity Against Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Pathogens
  • Inhibition of Cell Wall Synthesis via Affinity for Penicillin-Binding Proteins (PBPs)
  • Stable in the Presence of Various ß-lactamases

Dosage & Administration

  • Should be Taken After Meals
  • Community-Acquired Pneumonia: 400 mg Twice Daily for 14 Days
  • Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis: 400 mg Twice Daily for 10 Days
  • Pharyngotonsillitis and Acute Sinusitis: 200 mg Twice Daily for 10 Days
  • Uncomplicated Skin and Soft Structure Infections: 200 mg Twice Daily for 10 Days

Interaction

  • Reduced Oral Absorption with Antacids and Famotidine (Intravenous Administration)
  • Increased Plasma Exposure with Probenecid Co-administration
  • No Effect on the Pharmacokinetics of Ethinyl Estradiol

Contraindications

  • Known Allergy to Cephalosporin Class of Antibiotics or Any of its Components
  • Contains Sodium Caseinate, a Milk Protein
  • Contradiction for Patients with Milk Protein Hypersensitivity (Not Lactose Intolerance)

Side Effects

  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Vaginal Moniliasis
  • Dyspepsia
  • Vomiting
  • Abnormal Dreams
  • Allergic Reaction
  • Anorexia
  • Constipation
  • Dizziness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Fever

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category B
  • No Adequate and Well-Controlled Studies in Pregnant Women
  • Excreted in Breast Milk
  • Caution in Nursing Women

Precautions & Warnings

  • Not Recommended for Prolonged Antibiotic Treatment
  • Unlikely to Provide Benefit in the Absence of Proven or Strongly Suspected Bacterial Infection
  • Increases the Risk of Development of Drug-Resistant Bacteria

Use in Special Populations

  • Not Recommended for Pediatric Patients Less Than 12 Years of Age
  • No Dose Adjustments Necessary in Geriatric Patients with Normal Renal Function
  • Dose Adjustments for Patients with Renal Insufficiency
  • No Dose Adjustments Necessary for Patients with Mild or Moderate Hepatic Impairment

Overdose Effects

  • Adverse Effects May Include Nausea, Vomiting, Epigastric Distress, Diarrhea, Convulsions
  • Hemodialysis May Aid in Removal from Body, Especially with Compromised Renal Function

Therapeutic Class

  • Third Generation Cephalosporins

Storage Conditions

  • Keep Below 25°C Temperature
  • Keep Away from Light & Moisture
  • Keep Out of the Reach of Children

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