Cefetamet pivoxil : Therapeutic uses, Dosage & Side Effects
Cefetamet pivoxil, ester prodrug of ceftamet, is an orally active third generation cephalosporin. It can be used for Bacterial infections- Community-acquired respiratory tract infections, Pharyngotonsillitis, Urinary tract infections, Otitis media, Pneumonia and other conditions.
Dose : 500 mg BD-TDS
Route : Oral
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Plasma Half-life : 2-3 hours
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Trade name : Altamet, Cefime-O
Antibacterial spectrum : Ceftamet pivoxil has high activity against gram-negative bacteria, especially Enterobacteriaceae and N. gonorrhoea.
Therapeutic uses : Ceftamet pivoxil is used in respiratory, skin-soft tissue infections, etc.
Mechanism of action : Cephalosporins cause inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis. i.e. they have the same mechanism of action as penicillin. However, they bind to different proteins than those which bind penicillins.
Side effects : Cephalosporins are generally well tolerated, but are more toxic than penicillin. Ceftamet pivoxil may provoke following side effects :
- Diarrhoea,
- Nausea,
- Vomiting,
- Hypersensitivity Reactions.
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Contraindications :
- Contraindicated in patients with known Hypersensitivity To Cephalosporins.
In addition, Cefetamet pivoxil should not be used if you have the following conditions:
- Carnitine deficiency
- Clostridium difficile infection
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Seizures related to drug
For detailed query or in case of uncertainty, Always consult your doctor or pharmacist.
