Zoventa DS Powder For Suspension

Ceftibuten
180mg/5ml
Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Pack size
Unite Price 800.00 BDT

Indications

Zoventa DS Powder For Suspension 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.

Side 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.

Mode 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

Zoventa DS 180mg/5ml Powder For Suspension generic name is Ceftibuten. Zoventa DS 180mg/5ml Powder For Suspension is manufactured by Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Zoventa DS is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Zoventa DS Powder For Suspension is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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