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Maxbuten Syrup

Ceftibuten
90 mg/5 ml
Synovia Pharma PLC
Pack size 60 ml bot
Price 480.00 BDT

Indications

Maxbuten Syrup is used for: Respiratory tract infections, Urinary tract infections, Acute Bacterial Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis, Acute Bacterial Otitis Media, Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis

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 once daily; 400 mg/day PO for 10 days maximum >12 years old or >45 kg: 400 mg once daily for 10 days.

Renal Dose

Renal Impairment CrCl 30-49 mL/min: 200 mg PO qDay or 4.5 mg/kg qDay CrCl 5-29 mL/min: 100 mg PO qDay or 2.25 mg/kg qDay Supplement following hemodialysis

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. Diabetics: oral suspension contains 1 g sucrose/tsp Modify dosage in severe renal impairment; prolonged use may result in superinfection; caution in seizure disorder; may cause antibiotic-associated colitis Monitor renal and haematologic status.

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. Contraindicated (0) Serious (4) BCG vaccine live cholera vaccine microbiota oral typhoid vaccine live

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

Maxbuten 90 mg/5 ml Syrup manufactured by Synovia Pharma PLC. Its generic name is Ceftibuten. Maxbuten is availble in Bangladesh. DIMS information on Maxbuten Syrup 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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