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Indications and Dosage
Oral
Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, Ear, nose and/or throat infections, Gonococcal urethritis in men, Lower respiratory tract infections, Otitis media, Pharyngotonsillitis, Pneumonia, Sinusitis, Tracheobronchitis, Urinary tract infections Adult: 500 mg bid.
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Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.
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Special Precautions
Hypersensitivity to penicillins. Renal insufficiency; lactation.
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Adverse Reactions
Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, hypersensitivity reactions.
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Action
Description:
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). |
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Storage
Store at 25°C.
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MIMS Class
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