Cedax and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There are 2 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with Cedax (ceftibuten).
multivitamins with minerals ceftibuten
Moderate Drug Interaction
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Oral products containing zinc such as mineral supplements and multivitamins may interfere with the gastrointestinal absorption of cephalexin, ceftibuten or cephradine. In one pharmacokinetic study (n=12), concurrent administration of zinc sulfate (250 mg, single oral dose) and cephalexin (500 mg, single oral dose) decreased cephalexin maximum concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC; 0-inf) by 31.05% and 27.4%, respectively. However, in the same study, when zinc sulfate was administered 3 hours after the cephalexin dose, no significant alteration in cephalexin pharmacokinetics were observed.
MANAGEMENT: Oral medications or mineral supplements that contain zinc are recommended to be administered at least 3 hours after the cephalexin, ceftibuten or cephradine dose.
References
- Ding Y, Jia Y, Li F, et al. "The Effect of Staggered Administration of Zinc Sulfate on the Pharmacokinetics of Oral Cephalexin*" Br J Clin Pharmacol 73 (2011): 422-7
- World Health Organization "WHO Public Assessment Reports (WHOPARs) https://extranet.who.int/pqweb/medicines/prequalification-reports/whopars" (2020):
- Okamura M, Terada t, KatsuraT, Saito H, Inui K "Inhibitory effect of zinc on PEPT1-mediated transport of glycylsarcosine and beta-lactam antibiotics in human intestinal cell line Caco-2" Pharm Res 20 (2003): 1389-93
ceftibuten food
Moderate Food Interaction
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food reduces the oral absorption and bioavailability of ceftibuten. According to the product labeling, administration of ceftibuten oral suspension with a high-fat breakfast decreased the mean peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) by 26% and 17%, respectively. Administration of ceftibuten capsules with a standardized breakfast decreased the mean peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) by 18% and 8%, respectively.
MANAGEMENT: To ensure maximal oral absorption, ceftibuten oral suspension should be taken at least two hours before or one hour after a meal.
References
- "Product Information. Cedax (ceftibuten)." Schering-Plough PROD (2001):
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Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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