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Cefditoren pivoxil

Indications/Uses

Community-acquired pneumonia. Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis. Pharyngotonsillitis. Acute sinusitis. Uncomplicated skin & soft structure infections.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Community-acquired pneumonia 400 mg twice daily for 14 days. Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis 400 mg twice daily for 10 days. Pharyngotonsillitis 200 mg twice daily for 10 days. Acute sinusitis 200 mg twice daily for 10 days. Uncomplicated skin & soft structure infections 200 mg twice daily for 10 days.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

Special Precautions

History of hypersensitivity to penicillins or other cephem antibiotics. Patients w/ personal or familial predisposition to allergic reactions eg, bronchial asthma, rash or urticaria; poor oral food intake or who are receiving parenteral alimentation & in poor general health. Severe renal disorder. Pregnancy & lactation. Elderly.

Adverse Reactions

Hypersensitivity reaction, GI disturbances, hematologic changes, raised hepatic enzyme levels. Increased BUN, serum creatinine & proteinuria.

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MIMS Class

Cephalosporins

ATC Classification

J01DD16 - cefditoren ; Belongs to the class of third-generation cephalosporins. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Meiact tab 200 mg

Packing/Price

2 × 10's (Rp480,000/boks)

Meiact

cefditoren

Manufacturer:

Meiji