Cedax Capsules (Hard Gelatin)
Ceftibuten
400mg
SCHERING-PLOUGH CORPORATION
| Pack size | 1's Sachet x 5 |
|---|---|
| Dispensing mode | POM |
| Source | USA |
| Agent | CITY MEDICAL STORE |
| Retail Price | 109.50 AED |
Available as:
Indications
Cedax Capsules (Hard Gelatin) is used for:
Respiratory tract infections, Urinary tract infections
Adult Dose
Oral
Respiratory tract infections, Urinary tract infections
Adult: 400 mg once daily for 10 days.
Child Dose
Child:
<6 months: Safety and efficacy not established
6-12 years old or <45 kg: 9 mg/kg PO qDay; 400 mg/day PO for 10 days maximum
>12 years old or >45 kg: As in adults
Renal Dose
Renal impairment:
CrCl (ml/min)
30-49 200 mg once daily.
5-29 100 mg once daily.
Administration
Susp: Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take 2 hr before or 1 hr after meals.
Cap: May be taken with or without food.
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.
Precautions
Hypersensitivity to penicillins; renal impairment; Porphyria. Monitor renal and haematologic status.
Lactation: excretion in milk unknown; use with caution
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: B
Lactation: excretion in milk unknown; use with caution
Interactions
Enhanced nephrotoxicity of aminoglycosides. Increased serum concentration w/ probenecid. Decreased serum concentration w/ zinc salts.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Ceftibuten :
1-10%
Increased BUN (4%), Nausea (4%), Diarrhea (3%), Headache (3%), Increased eosinophils (3%), Decreased hemoglobin (2%), Dyspepsia (2%), Thrombocytosis (2%), Abdominal pain (1%), Dizziness (1%), Increased ALT (1%), Increased bilirubin (1%), Vomiting (1%)
<1%
Anorexia, Candidiasis, Constipation, Dysuria, Agitation, Fatigue, Insomnia, Irritability, Paresthesia, Rigors, Diaper rash, Urticaria, Dry mouth, Dyspnea, Nasal congestion, Increased transaminases, Increased creatinine, Leukopenia
Potentially Fatal: Pseudomembranous colitis.
Mechanism of Action
Ceftibuten inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis. It is stable to hydrolysis by many beta-lactamases and has greater activity than 1st or 2nd generation cephalosporins against gm-ve bacteria. It is less active in vitro than cefexime against S. pneumoniae.
Note
Cedax 400mg Capsules (Hard Gelatin) manufactured by SCHERING-PLOUGH CORPORATION. Its generic name is Ceftibuten. Cedax is availble in United Arab Emirates.
Farmaco UAE drug index information on Cedax Capsules (Hard Gelatin) is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.