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==Overview==


'''Cefditoren''' is a third-generation [[cephalosporin]] [[antibiotic]] for oral use. It is commonly marketed under the trade name '''Spectracef'''&reg; by Cornerstone BioPharma.
Cefditoren is a third-generation [[cephalosporin]] [[antibiotic]] for oral use. It is commonly marketed under the trade name Spectracef by Cornerstone BioPharma.


==Clinical use==
==Category==
{{main|Cephalosporin}}


===Indications===
'''Cephasporin, Third-Generation
Cefditoren is used to treat community-acquired pneumonia, acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis (ABECB), pharyngitis, tonsilitis, and uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections.
'''
==US Brand Names==


===Formulations===
Spectracef<sup>®</sup>


Cefditoren is available as 200 mg tablets.
==FDA Package Insert==


trade name: Spectracef
'''  [[Cefditoren description|Description]]'''
'''| [[Cefditoren clinical pharmacology|Clinical Pharmacology]]'''
'''| [[Cefditoren microbiology|Microbiology]]'''
'''| [[Cefditoren indications and usage|Indications and Usage]]'''
'''| [[Cefditoren contraindications|Contraindications]]'''
'''| [[Cefditoren warnings and precautions|Warnings and Precautions]]'''
'''| [[Cefditoren adverse reactions|Adverse Reactions]]'''
'''| [[Cefditoren drug interactions|Drug Interactions]]'''
'''| [[Cefditoren overdosage|Overdosage]]'''
'''| [[Cefditoren clinical studies|Clinical Studies]]'''
'''| [[Cefditoren dosage and administration|Dosage and Administration]]'''
'''| [[Cefditoren how supplied|How Supplied]]'''
'''| [[Cefditoren labels and packages|Labels and Packages]]'''


==See also==
==Mechanism of Action==
*[[Cephalosporin]]


==External links==
==References==
*[http://www.spectracef.com Manufacturer's Product website]
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*[http://www.purduepharma.com/PI/Prescription/SPECTRACEF.pdf Manufacturer's prescribing information for Spectracef]


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Revision as of 01:06, 6 January 2014

Cefditoren
SPECTRACEF® FDA Package Insert
Description
Clinical Pharmacology
Microbiology
Indications and Usage
Contraindications
Warnings and Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Overdosage
Dosage and Administration
How Supplied
Labels and Packages

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Cefditoren is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic for oral use. It is commonly marketed under the trade name Spectracef by Cornerstone BioPharma.

Category

Cephasporin, Third-Generation

US Brand Names

Spectracef®

FDA Package Insert

Description | Clinical Pharmacology | Microbiology | Indications and Usage | Contraindications | Warnings and Precautions | Adverse Reactions | Drug Interactions | Overdosage | Clinical Studies | Dosage and Administration | How Supplied | Labels and Packages

Mechanism of Action

References

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