Ceftibuten Dihydrate
Ceftibuten Dihydrate is a third-generation oral cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections. It is commonly prescribed for respiratory tract infections, acute otitis media, and urinary tract infections caused by susceptible organisms. This medication works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, making it effective against a broad range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
An oral cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat respiratory, ear, and urinary tract bacterial infections.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1297879
- Generic
- Ceftibuten Dihydrate
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treats acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, community-acquired pneumonia, acute otitis media, streptococcal pharyngitis, and uncomplicated urinary tract infections caused by susceptible strains of bacteria.
Ceftibuten is a beta-lactam antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), causing the bacterial cell wall to weaken and leading to cell death.
Should be taken on an empty stomach at least 2 hours before or 1 hour after meals. Complete the full course of therapy even if symptoms improve. Common side effects include diarrhea, nausea, and headache. Patients with penicillin allergies may have cross-reactivity. Not effective against viral infections.
Official drug label
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