Cednir DS Powder for Suspension 30 ml bottle
- Brand:Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Product Code: Cefdinir 250 mg/5 ml
- Availability: In Stock
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160.00Tk.
Indications
Cefdinir is indicated for the treatment of Community Acquired Pneumonia, Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis, Acute Maxillary Sinusitis, Pharyngitis, Tonsillitis, Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure, Infections
Pharmacology
Cefdinir binds to 1 or more of the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) which inhibit the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell wall, thus inhibiting biosynthesis and arresting cell wall assembly resulting in bacterial cell death.
Dosage & Administration
Adult: 600 mg daily as a single or in 2 divided doses for 5-10 days.
Child: ≥6 months: 14 mg/kg daily as a single or in 2 divided doses. Max: 600 mg daily.
Child: ≥6 months: 14 mg/kg daily as a single or in 2 divided doses. Max: 600 mg daily.
Interaction
Antacids: Cefdinir should be taken at least 2 hours interval of antacid administration.
Iron supplement: Cefdinir should be taken at least 2 hours interval of iron supplement administration.
Probencid: It inhibits the renal excretion of cefdinir.
Iron supplement: Cefdinir should be taken at least 2 hours interval of iron supplement administration.
Probencid: It inhibits the renal excretion of cefdinir.
Contraindications
Cefdinir is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics.
Side Effects
Common side effects are Diarrhea, Vaginal moniliasis, Nausea & Vomiting, Headache, Rash etc.