Ceftibuten

Ceftibuten is an oral third-generationcephalosporin antibiotic. The actions and uses are simlar to cefixime. Ceftibuten is used in the treatment of urinary-tract and respiratory-tract infections.


Adult Dose
Dose: 400 mg
Single Dose: 400 (400)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: PO
Instructions:
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Dose: 9 mg/kg
Single Dose: 9 (9)
Frequency: 24 hourly
Route: children over 6 months of age and weighing 45kg or less
Instructions:
Characteristics
. It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to cephalosporin. . The Molecular Weight of Ceftibuten is 410.40.
Contraindications
Ceftibuten is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Ceftibuten are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Diarrhea, Fever, Urticaria, Skin RashX, Hypersensitivity reactions, Eosinophilia, GI disturbance, Anaphylaxis.
Indications
Ceftibuten is primarily indicated in conditions like Respiratory tract infections, Urinary tract infection.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Ceftibuten was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Caps, susp Store in a well closed container, . Protect from Moisture and Heat.
Warnings
It should be used cautiously in patients with impaired kidney or liver function. Appropriate measure should be taken if secondary infection occurs. It should be used with caution (if contains tartrazine) in patients with aspirin hypersensitivity, because it may cause allergic reactions (including bronchial asthma).
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