Cefditoren Pharmacology

Cefditoren

About Cefditoren
Third generation cephalosporins
Mechanism of Action of Cefditoren
Cefditoren is an orally active 3rd generation cephalosporin which exerts its bactericidal action against both gram positive & gram negative organisms by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. Cefditoren inhibits transpeptidase & thus prevents cross linking of bacterial cell wall. Transpeptidase & associated proteins constitute various types of specific binding proteins which have affinity for cephalosporins like Cefditoren. It is highly active against enterobacteriaceae, Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pyogens & Streptococcus pneumonia &many beta lactamase producing bacteria.
Pharmacokinets of Cefditoren
N/A
Onset of Action for Cefditoren
N/A
Duration of Action for Cefditoren
N/A
Half Life of Cefditoren
N/A
Side Effects of Cefditoren
1.Upset stomach
2.Vomiting
3.Stomach pain
4.Heartburn
5.Headache
6.Swelling, redness, irritation, burning, or itching of the vagina
7.White vaginal discharge
Contra-indications of Cefditoren
1.Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
2.Along with carbamazepine
3.Pseudo membranous colitis
Special Precautions while taking Cefditoren
1.Renal impairment
2.Patient allergic to penicillins
3.Use cautiously along with salicylates & Probenecid
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
Above 6 months: may be used
Neonates: contraindicated
Indications for Cefditoren
1.Tonsillitis
2.Pharyngitis
3.Otitismedia
4.Bronchitis
5.Urinary tract infections
6.Gonorrhea
7.Infections caused by susceptible organisms.
Interactions for Cefditoren
Probenecid: Increases and prolongs the effect.
Oral anticoagulants: Effects of anticoagulants potentiated.
Typical Dosage for Cefditoren
Adults: 200 to 400mg once daily or two divided doses
Children: 8mg/kg/day once daily or two divided doses.
Schedule of Cefditoren
Schedule
H
Storage Requirements for Cefditoren
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Effects of Missed Dosage of Cefditoren
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time to take the next dose then skip the missed dose.
Effects of Overdose of Cefditoren
Adopting supportive measures. Treatment includes removal of drug from the body by gastric lavage &dialysis

Home Delivery for Cefditoren in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for cefditoren and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for cefditoren may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take cefditoren only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for cefditoren before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for cefditoren with the pharmacy.

Cefditoren is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for cefditoren might be better known than cefditoren itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have cefditoren in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for cefditoren.