Tenafet250mg
Rx- Generic:
- Cefetamet Pivoxil Hydrochloride
- Company:
- Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Tablet
৳ 20/unit
Pack: ৳ 20
At a glance
Cefetamet Pivoxil Hydrochloride — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.
Description
Cefetamet Pivoxil Hydrochloride is an antibiotic medicine used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the respiratory tract (eg. pneumonia), urinary tract, ear, nasal sinus, throat, and some sexually transmitted diseases. Cefetamet Pivoxil Hydrochloride may be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back. It will not work for viral infections such as flu or the common cold. Using any antibiotic when you do not need it can make it less effective for future infections. The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. Cefetamet Pivoxil Hydrochloride is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Indications
• Bacterial infections
Mechanism of action
Cefetamet is a 3rd generation cephalosporin. It inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in the bacterial cell wall by binding to one or more of the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs).
Dosage
Adult Dose: Adults: 500 mg twice daily. Child Dose: Children over 12 years: 500 mg twice daily. Children under 12 years: Usual dosage is 10 mg/kg twice daily. 40 kg (approximately over 12 years) 500 mg twice daily
Administration
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cefetamet Pivoxil Hydrochloride may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Missed dose
If you miss a dose of Cefetamet Pivoxil Hydrochloride, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Side effects
Common: • Rash • Allergic reaction • Nausea • Diarrhea
Precautions & warnings
[SAFE] Cefetamet Pivoxil Hydrochloride does not usually affect your ability to drive. Your doctor has prescribed Cefetamet Pivoxil Hydrochloride to cure your infection and improve your symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat. Discontinue Cefetamet Pivoxil Hydrochloride and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools. Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Cefetamet Pivoxil Hydrochloride as it may cause increased side effects.
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.
Food interactions
[SAFE] Consuming alcohol with Cefetamet Pivoxil Hydrochloride does not cause any harmful side effects.
Use in pregnancy
[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Information regarding the use of Cefetamet Pivoxil Hydrochloride during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Use in lactation
[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Information regarding the use of Cefetamet Pivoxil Hydrochloride during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Renal / hepatic impairment
[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Cefetamet Pivoxil Hydrochloride in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. [CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Cefetamet Pivoxil Hydrochloride in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Common questions
Scar on face due to bacterial infections Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections. Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days I suffering from bacterial infections in my shaving area or too much acne problem. Fudic cream twice a day My child verry high cough and fever in cold sesion try to much doctor but result is no . It's will be countiue cough and fever it's good to be only antiboitic Antibiotics are required if bacterial infections. Consult child specialist What are use mega-cv dry syrup Child are not drinking milk Mega CV is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections Sir which medication can we use to fast healing the wound such as minor cut,bacterial infections just apply Neomycin cream locally I get infections around my private parts and also near my toes It's basically fungus or bacterial infection Dear Mr PATIENT need to check your lesions before prescribing any medications, post a high quality image of the lesion with a good resolution.