Cefditoren is a drug antibiotics used to treat diseases caused by bacterial infections, such as tonsillitis, bronchitis, skin infections, and inflammation of the lungs (pneumonia). This drug can only be obtained with a doctor's prescription.
Cefditoren is a cephalosporin class of antibiotics. These drugs work by fighting and stopping the growth of infection-causing bacteria in the body. Therefore, this medication should only be used to treat bacterial infections, and cannot treat viral infections, such as colds and flu.
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What is Cefditoren?
| group | Cephalosporin antibiotics |
| Category | Prescription drugs |
| Benefit | Overcoming bacterial infections |
| Used by | Adults and children |
| Cefditoren for pregnant and lactating women | Category B: Studies in animal experiments have not shown any risk to the fetus, but there are no controlled studies in pregnant women. Cefditoren is not known to be absorbed into breast milk or not. If you are breastfeeding, do not use this medicine without consulting your doctor first. |
| Drug form | Tablet |
Warning Before Consumingsi Cefditoren:
- Do not take cefditoren if you have a history of allergy to this drug or to other cephalosporin antibiotics or penicillins.
- Do not take cefditoren if you have a milk allergy, low levels of carnitine, and an inherited metabolic disorder.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy.
- Tell your doctor if you have a history of kidney disease, liver disease, seizures, digestive disorders (eg colitis), decreased muscle mass, or poor nutrition.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking cefditoren before immunizing/vaccinating. This medicine may cause a decrease in the effectiveness of vaccines, especially vaccines that use live bacteria.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking cefditoren before having any medical procedures and medical tests. This drug can affect test results and cause errors in test results.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, including herbal medicines and supplements.
- Immediately consult a doctor if you experience diarrhea after taking cefditoren. Although rare, in some people, the use of cefditoren, can cause serious diarrhea due to infection Clostridium difficile to be life threatening.
- See your doctor immediately if you have an allergic reaction or overdose after taking cefditoren.
Dosage and Instructions for Use of Cefditoren
The dose of cefditoren is determined based on the condition being treated, as well as the patient's age and response to the drug. The following is a commonly given dose division:
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
Adults and children age 12 years: 400 mg, 2 times a day for 10 days
- Community-acquired pneumoniaAdults and children age 12 years: 400 mg, 2 times a day for 14 days
- Tonsillitis
Adults and children age 12 years: 200 mg, 2 times a day for 10 days
- Pharyngitis
Adults and children age 12 years: 200 mg, 2 times a day for 10 days
- Skin or soft tissue infections
Adult children age 12 years: 200 mg, 2 times a day for 10 days
For children under 12 years of age, the dosage must be determined by the individual doctor.
How to Take Cefditoren Correctly
Follow the doctor's advice in taking cefditoren and read the instructions for using the drug before taking it. Do not change the dose or duration of use of the drug without consulting your doctor first.
Consumption of cefditoren is given until it runs out even though the symptoms have subsided. Do not stop using the drug suddenly because it can cause a recurrence of the infection and make the bacteria in the body more resistant to cefditoren.
Take cefditoren with food so that the drug absorption process can occur optimally. It is recommended to give the same time lag between each consumption schedule in order to obtain the maximum effect.
In order not to forget, you should take cefditoren at the same time every day. If you forget to take cefditoren, do so immediately if the break with the next schedule is not too close. If it is close, ignore it and do not double the dose.
Store cefditoren in a closed place at room temperature. Avoid direct sunlight, heat, humidity, and keep out of reach of children.
Cefditoren Interactions with Other Drugs and Ingredients
Cefditoren can cause a number of interactions when used with other medicines, including:
- Decrease in the effectiveness of contraceptives, including the pill or spiral KB
- Decreased effectiveness of cefditoren when used with H2 antagonists and antacids
- Decreased effectiveness of live vaccines, such as the BCG vaccine
- Increased risk of cefditoren side effects when used with probenecid
Cefditoren Side Effects and Dangers
The following are some of the side effects that often arise from taking cefditoren:
- Diarrhea
- Nauseous
- Throw up
- Stomach pain
- Dyspepsia or heartburn
- Headache
- vaginal discharge
The use of cefditoren can also increase the risk of a decrease in the number of white blood cells (leukopenia), intestinal inflammation, such as: pseudomembranous colitis, an increase in the number of platelets (thrombocytosis), and diarrhea due to Clostridium difficile. Check with your doctor if these side effects appear and do not subside.
In addition, you are also advised to go to the doctor immediately if you experience an allergic drug reaction which can be characterized by the appearance of a swollen and itchy skin rash, swelling of the eyelids and lips, and difficulty breathing.
