Cefdinir is a semi-synthetic partially man-made oral antibiotic in the cephalosporin family of antibiotics. The cephalosporin family includes cephalexin Keflex cefaclor Ceclor cefuroxime Zinacef cefpodoxime Vantin cefixime Suprax cefprozil and many injectable antibiotics. Cefdinir is active against a very wide spectrum of bacteria including: Staphylococcus. aureus Streptococcus. pneumoniae Streptococcus pyogenes the cause of strep throat Hemophilus influenzae Moraxella catarrhalis E. coli Klebsiella and Proteus mirabilis. Compared to cefixime it is more active against Staph and Strep but less active against Hemophilus and Klebsiella. It is not active against Pseudomonas. Therapeutic uses of cefdinir include otitis media soft-tissue infections and respiratory tract infections. It was approved by the FDA in December of 1997.
how to use Omnicef Generic
Cefdinir is taken once or twice daily depending on the nature and severity of the infection. The capsules or suspension can be taken with or without food. Patients with advanced renal diseases may need to take lower doses.
Omnicef Generic side effects
Cefdinir generally is well tolerated. The most common side effects are diarrhea or loose stools nausea abdominal pain and vomiting each of which may occur in fewer than one in thirty persons who receive the drug. Rarer side effects include abnormal liver tests and allergic reactions. Cefdinir may cause false test results with some urine sugar tests.
Omnicef Generic interaction
There are no known clinically important drug interactions with cefdinir.
Omnicef Generic uses
Cefdinir is effective against susceptible bacteria causing infections of the middle ear otitis media tonsils tonsillitis throat larynx laryngitis bronchi bronchitis lungs pneumonia and skin and soft tissue.
Omnicef Generic storage
Capsules should be stored at room temperature between 15-30 °C 59-86 °F.
