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Cefditoren

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Molecule Summary

Uses
Bacterial infection
Therapy
Antibiotic
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, headache
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Molecule Description

Cefditoren is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections of the lungs, airways, throat, and skin. It works by stopping the growth of infection-causing bacteria. You should take this medicine in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. You should always complete the entire course of treatment of antibiotics as incomplete treatment may result in incomplete removal of the infection-causing bacteria from the body. Inform your doctor, if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding before starting this medicine. Cefditoren is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age.

Uses

Cefditoren is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of the lungs, airways, throat, and skin in adults and children above 12 years of age.

Contraindications

When should one not use Cefditoren

  • If you are allergic to cefditoren or any other ingredient of Cefditoren.
  • If you are allergic to the beta-lactam class of antibiotics like penicillins and cephalosporins. If you are not sure what these medicines are, please confirm with your doctor.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Headache

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Pregnancy

There is limited information about the effect of Cefditoren during pregnancy. Cefditoren should only be used in pregnant women if recommended by the doctor after assessing the need and the risk.

Breast Feeding

Breast Feeding

No information is available if Cefditoren passes into human breast milk. Cefditoren should only be used in breastfeeding women if recommended by the doctor.

Driving

Driving

There is limited information about the effect of Cefditoren on driving ability. If you experience any side effects after taking this medicine that may affect your ability to drive safely, it is suggested to avoid driving.

Alcohol

Alcohol

Limited information is available on the interaction of alcohol with Cefditoren. Ask your doctor for advice on alcohol intake along with Cefditoren.

Other General Warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • You are allergic to medicines like penicillins or cephalosporins.
  • You develop an allergic reaction after using Cefditoren.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Cefditoren binds to certain proteins called penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) and prevents the formation of the bacterial cell wall. This results in the death of infection-causing bacteria.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

  • Some medicines can affect the way Cefditoren works, or Cefditoren itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
  • Inform your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
  • Particular care should be taken when taking medicines for treating indigestion/heartburn (famotidine, aluminium hydroxide) and gout (probenecid).

Interactions with food items

Cefditoren should be taken with food to increase the absorption of the medicine.

Dosage

Overdose

If you think you have taken too much Cefditoren, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed taking any dose of Cefditoren, then take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Cefditoren is effective if you take it in the correct doses and for the exact duration as advised by your doctor. If you stop taking this medicine once you start feeling better, the chances of recurrence of the infection increase.

Cefditoren generally starts showing activity soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the infection-causing bacteria.

Cefditoren should be taken with food to increase the absorption of the medicine for better efficacy.

No, do not stop taking Cefditoren if you feel better without completing the full course of treatment as this may increase the chances of recurrence of the infection. You may feel better before your infection is completely cured. To gain optimal benefits, it is advised to take Cefditoren for the prescribed duration.

Diarrhoea is one of the common side effects an individual may experience while on treatment with Cefditoren. If you experience such symptoms, it is advised to keep yourself hydrated.

Cefditoren is an antibiotic medicine used for the treatment of bacterial infections of the lungs, airways, throat, and skin in adults and children above 12 years of age.

Cefditoren consists of cefditoren, which belongs to an antibiotic class of medicines.

Yes, Cefditoren is an antibiotic medicine.

If you have missed/forgotten to take any dose of Cefditoren, then take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Both Cefditoren-O tablet and Cefditoren are antibiotics used for the treatment of bacterial infections. The difference is that Cefditoren-O tablet is an oral medicine containing cefditoren as the active substance while Cefditoren is an injectable that contains a combination of sulbactam and cefoperazone as active substances.

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