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cefdinir
cefdinirGeneric Name: cefdinir (SEF dih neer)Brand Names: Omnicef, Omnicef Omni-PacWhat is cefdinir?Cefdinir is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotics. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.Cefdinir is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria.Cefdinir may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication ...- Cefdinir
CefdinirBrand names: OmnicefWhy is Cefdinir prescribed?Omnicef is a member of the family of antibiotics known as cephalosporins. It is used to treat mild to moderate infections, including:Acute flare-ups of chronic bronchitisMiddle ear infections (otitis media)Throat and tonsil infections (pharyngitis/tonsillitis)PneumoniaSinus infectionsSkin infectionsMos...
- cefdinir
cefdinir (Oral route)SEF-di-nirCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.OmnicefAvailable Dosage Forms:Powder for SuspensionCapsuleTherapeutic Class: AntibioticPharmacologic Class: 3rd Generation CephalosporinUses For cefdinirCefdinir is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It belongs to the class of medicines known as cephalosporin ant...
- Cefdinir
Cefdinir Generic Name: Cefdinir (SEF-di-nir)Brand Name: OmnicefCefdinir is used for:Treating mild to moderate infections caused by certain bacteria.Cefdinir is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.Do NOT use Cefdinir if:you are allergic to any ingredient in Cefdinir or any other cephalosporin antibiotic (eg, cephalexin)you will be receivi...
- Cefdinir Suspension
Cefdinir SuspensionGeneric Name: Cefdinir (SEF-di-nir)Brand Name: OmnicefCefdinir Suspension is used for:Treating mild to moderate infections caused by certain bacteria.Cefdinir Suspension is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.Do NOT use Cefdinir Suspension if:you are allergic to any ingredient in Cefdinir Suspension or any other cephalospori...
- Cefdinir
CefdinirPronunciation: (SEFF-dih-ner)Class: Antibiotic, CephalosporinTrade Names:Omnicef- Capsules 300 mg- Powder for oral suspension 125 mg per 5 mL after reconstitutionPharmacologyInhibits mucopeptide synthesis in bacterial cell wall.PharmacokineticsAbsorptionT max is 2 to 4 h. Bioavailability is 21% (capsules) and 25% (suspension). For the capsules, the C max is about ...
- cefditoren
cefditorenGeneric Name: cefditoren (CEF di tor en)Brand Names: SpectracefWhat is cefditoren?Cefditoren is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotics. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.Cefditoren is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections that can cause bronchitis, tonsillitis, pneumonia, or skin infection.Cefditoren may also...
- Cefditoren
CefditorenBrand names: SpectracefWhy is Cefditoren prescribed?Spectracef cures mild-to-moderate bacterial infections of the skin, throat, and respiratory tract. Among these infections are pneumonia, strep throat, and tonsillitis. Spectracef is also prescribed for acute flare-ups of chronic bronchitis. Spectracef is a cephalosporin antibiotic.Most important fact about Cefd...
- cefditoren pivoxil
cefditoren pivoxil (Oral route)sef-di-TOE-ren pi-VOX-ilCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.SpectracefAvailable Dosage Forms:TabletTherapeutic Class: AntibioticPharmacologic Class: 3rd Generation CephalosporinUses For cefditoren pivoxilCefditoren is used in the treatment of infections caused by bacteria. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth.Cefdit...
- Cefditoren Pivoxil
Cefditoren Pivoxil Generic Name: Cefditoren Pivoxil (SEF-di-TOR-en)Brand Name: SpectracefCefditoren Pivoxil is used for:Treating bacterial infections.Cefditoren Pivoxil is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.Do NOT use Cefditoren Pivoxil if:you are allergic to any ingredient in Cefditoren Pivoxil or to another cephalosporin (eg, cephalexin...
- Cefditoren Pivoxil
Cefditoren PivoxilPronunciation: (SEFF-dih-TORE-ehn pih-VOX-ill)Class: Antibiotic, CephalosporinTrade Names:Spectracef- Tablets 200 mgPharmacologyInhibits mucopeptide synthesis in bacterial cell wall.PharmacokineticsAbsorptionC max is about 1.8 mcg/mL. T max is 1 to 3 h. Cefditoren dipivoxil is about 14% bioavailable.FoodAdministration following a high-fat meal increase...
- cefepime
cefepimeGeneric Name: cefepime (SEF e peem)Brand Names: MaxipimeWhat is cefepime?Cefepime is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotics. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.Cefepime injection is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening forms.Cefepime may also be used for other purposes not listed in ...
- cefepime Injection
cefepime (Injection route)SEF-e-peemCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.MaxipimeAvailable Dosage Forms:Powder for SolutionTherapeutic Class: AntibioticPharmacologic Class: 4th Generation CephalosporinUses For cefepimeCefepime injection is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It belongs to the class of medicines known as cephalospori...
- Cefepime
Cefepime Generic Name: Cefepime (SEF-e-peem)Brand Name: MaxipimeCefepime is used for:Treating certain bacterial infections.Cefepime is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.Do NOT use Cefepime if:you are allergic to any ingredient in Cefepime you are allergic to cephalosporins (eg, cephalexin), penicillins (eg, amoxicillin), or other beta-l...
- Cefepime
CefepimePronunciation: (SEFF-eh-pim)Class: Antibiotic, CephalosporinTrade Names:Maxipime- Powder for Injection 500 mg- Powder for Injection 1 g- Powder for Injection 2 gPharmacologyInhibits mucopeptide synthesis in bacterial cell wall.PharmacokineticsAbsorptionIV (500 mg to 2 g doses)C max is 39.1 to 163.9 mcg/mL. AUC is about 70.8 to 284.8 h•mcg/mL.IM (...
