Cefditoren
About
Cefditoren belongs to a class of drugs called 'antibiotics' used to treat several bacterial infections of the skin, throat, tonsils, pneumonia and bronchitis (infection in the airway tubes). Bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Cefditoren does not work against infections, flu or cold symptoms caused by the virus.
Cefditoren contains Cefditoren an antibiotic that works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thereby damages the bacterial cell wall and kills the bacterial cell. Thus, it prevents the growth of bacterial infections.
Take Cefditoren as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Cefditoren for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. You may experience indigestion, diarrhea, stomach pain and nausea. Most of these side effects of Cefditoren do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Before starting Cefditoren, please inform your doctor if you have any allergies (against these antibiotics). Talk with your doctor if you have an allergy to milk. Before taking Cefditoren inform your doctor of the conditions like liver and kidney disease. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Cefditoren. Cefditoren is not recommended for use in children less than 12 years.
Uses of Cefditoren
Medicinal Benefits
Cefditoren contains cefditoren a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. It is used in the treatment of several bacterial infections of the skin, throat, tonsils, pneumonia and bronchitis (infection in the airway tubes). Cefditoren interferes with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thereby damages the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Cefditoren
- Indigestion
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Vaginitis (inflammation of the vagina)
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Cefditoren, penicillins, or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have kidney problems, diabetes, stomach or intestinal disorder such as inflammation of the large intestine and ulcers inform your doctor before taking Cefditoren. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Cefditoren. The use of Cefditoren can cause diarrhea, so if you have watery or bloody diarrhea, stop taking Cefditoren and call your doctor. However, do not take any anti-diarrheal medicine until your doctor tells you. If you are on dialysis, inform your doctor before taking Cefditoren so that the dose may be reduced accordingly. Maintain a gap between Cefditoren and antacid. Cefditoren should not be given older than 65 years as it may cause an increased risk of side effects. Cefditoren should not be used in children below 12 years.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Cefditoren may interact with a blood thinner (warfarin), gout medicine (probenecid), antacid (ranitidine, famotidine), typhoid and cholera vaccine.
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have ulcers, dialysis, kidney problems, diabetes or liver disease inform your doctor before taking Cefditoren.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeAvoid consumption of alcohol with Cefditoren as it may increase the risk of adverse effects.
Pregnancy
cautionCefditoren is a category B pregnancy drug and is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
cautionIt is not known that Cefditoren may be excreted in breast milk. Therefore, it is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
safe if prescribedCefditoren usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Liver
cautionCefditoren to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Kidney
cautionCefditoren to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Children
cautionThe tablet form is not recommended for children below 12 years.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Probiotics should be taken after taking the full course of Cefditoren to restore some of the healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Certain fermented foods like yogurt, cheese, sauerkraut, kombucha and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
- Include more fiber-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fiber foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread, brown rice should be included in your diet.
- Avoid taking too much calcium, iron-enriched foods, and drinks as it might affect the working of Cefditoren.
- Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Cefditoren as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Cefditoren in fighting off infections.
Special Advise
- Cefditoren may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) to not work as well. Do not have any immunizations/vaccinations while using this medication unless your doctor tells you to.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Bacterial infection: It is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply and infect the body. They can target any part of the body and multiply very quickly. These infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. When you get infected with these germs, you can experience generalized symptoms, like fevers, chills and fatigue. Few harmful bacteria that commonly cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus and E. coli. Anyone can get a bacterial infection, but people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicines like steroids are more prone to infections.
FAQs
Cefditoren can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. Cefditoren is an antibiotic that kills toxic bacteria, but it can also affect the useful bacteria in your intestine or stomach and lead to diarrhea. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhea medicine unless your doctor tells you to.
You are not recommended to take Cefditoren with warfarin (blood thinner) as co-administration of these two medicines may increase the risk of bleeding more easily. However, please consult your doctor before taking Cefditoren with other medicines.
No, Cefditoren is not used to treat viral infections. Cefditoren is an antibiotic which is used to treat only bacterial infections.
You are not recommended to stop taking Cefditoren without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the infection or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Cefditoren for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Cefditoren, please consult your doctor.
Usually, Cefditoren starts working soon after you take it. Though, it may take few days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms totally.
