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
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
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)
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References:
- Hernández-Martin J, Romá E, Salavert M, Doménech L, Poveda JL. Cefditoren pivoxilo: una nueva cefalosporina oral para infecciones de vias respiratorias y de piel y tejidos blandos [Cefditoren pivoxil: A new oral cephalosporin for skin, soft tissue and respiratory tract infections]. Rev Esp Quimioter. 2006 Sep [cited 2026 Jun 15]
- Granizo JJ, Aguilar L, Gimenez MJ, Coronel P, Gimeno M, Prieto J. Safety profile of cefditoren. A pooled analysis of data from clinical trials in community-acquired respiratory tract infections. Rev Esp Quimioter. 2009 Jun; [cited 2026 Jun 15]
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