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| Pronunciation |
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 (sef
de TOR
en) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Spectracef™ |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Antibiotic, Cephalosporin |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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If you have an allergy to cefditoren or any other part of this
medicine.
Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
If you have low carnitine levels. |
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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This medicine is used to treat a variety of bacterial
infections. |
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| How does it work? |
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Cefditoren works to injure the bacteria and fight the
infection. |
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| How is it best taken? |
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To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
Use prescription as directed, even if feeling better.
Take this medicine with food. |
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and
return to your regular schedule.
Do not take a double dose or extra doses. |
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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Avoid alcohol (includes wine, beer, and liquor).
Do not take antacids with this medicine.
Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix
well with other medicines.
Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting
pregnant.
Tell healthcare provider if you are
breast-feeding. |
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care,
sucking hard candy, or chewing gum may help.
Diarrhea. Yogurt, Bifidobacterium bifidum
, or Lactobacillus acidophilus
may help. These products are available at health food stores or in some
pharmacies. |
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| What should I monitor? |
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Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the
same?
If you are diabetic, this medicine may interfere with
Clinitest®. Use another method of urine glucose testing
like Clinistix® or
Tes-Tape®. |
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center
immediately or dial 911.
Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest
tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat.
For females, vaginal yeast infection. Report itching or discharge.
Severe nausea or vomiting.
Severe diarrhea.
Any rash.
No improvement in condition or feeling
worse. |
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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Store at room temperature.
Protect from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or
kitchen. |
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| General statements |
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Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products,
supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare
provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter, natural products, or
vitamins. |
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