Consuming alcohol with Ceftoren 400 does not cause any harmful side effects.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ceftoren 400 is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ceftoren 400 is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Ceftoren 400, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
UNSAFE
Ceftoren 400 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Ceftoren 400 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ceftoren 400 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Ceftoren 400 should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ceftoren 400 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on use of Ceftoren 400 in patients with severe liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Ceftoren 400mg Tablet
Introduction
Ceftoren 400 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.
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Uses of Zostum-O Tablet
Bacterial infections
Side effects of Zostum-O Tablet
Common
Nausea
Indigestion
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
How to use Zostum-O Tablet
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. Ceftoren 400 is to be taken with food.
How Zostum-O Tablet works
Ceftoren 400 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.
What if you forget to take Zostum-O Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Ceftoren 400, 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.
Quick Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Ceftoren 400 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 tr ... Show more
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Discontinue Ceftoren 400 and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in ... Show more
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 bloo ... Show more
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Ceftoren 400 as it may cause increased side effects.
Brief Description
Indication
Pharyngitis, Community-acquired pneumonia, Susceptible infections, Tonsillitis, Soft tissue infections, Respiratory tract infections, Acute Exacerbati ... Show more
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Community-acquired pneumonia
Adult: 400 mg bid for 14 days.
Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
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Child Dose
<12 years old: Safety & efficacy not established
>12 years old: As in adults
Hypersensitivity to Cefditoren, other cephalosporins; or milk proteins. Carnitine deficiency.
Mode of Action
Cefditoren is a third generation cephalosporin used for treatment of susceptible infections caused by gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It inh ... Show more
Precaution
Pregnancy and lactation. Patients with penicillin allergy. Avoid prolonged use as pivalate-containing compounds may cause carnitine deficiency over ti ... Show more
Side Effect
>10%
Diarrhea (11-15%)
1-10%
Nausea (4-6%),Headache (2-3%),Abdominal pain (2%),Dyspepsia (1-2%),Vomiting (1%)
<1%
Bacterial/fungal superinfec ... Show more
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Category: B
Lactation: excretion in milk unknown; use with caution
Interaction
Reduced oral bioavailability when coadministered with antacids or H2-receptor antagonists. Probenecid may increase plasma concentration and prolong ha ... Show more
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