Cefditoren (Systemic)
Brand Names : Spectracef
Before Using This MedicineIn deciding
to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against
the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For
cefditoren, the following should be considered:
Allergies - Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual
or allergic reaction to cefditoren. Tell your doctor if you have ever had
any unusual or allergic reaction to any of the cephalosporins, cephamycins,
penicillins, penicillin-like medicines, or penicillamine. Also tell your doctor
and pharmacist if you are allergic to any other substances, such as milk protein,
foods, preservatives, or dyes.
Pregnancy - Cefditoren has not been studied in pregnant women.
However, studies in animals have shown that cefditoren causes miscarriages
or other problems. Before taking this medicine, make sure your doctor knows
if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.
Breast-feeding - It is not known whether cefditoren passes into
breast milk. Although most medicines pass into breast milk in small amounts,
many of them may be used safely while breast-feeding. Mothers who are taking
this medicine and who wish to breast-feed should discuss this with their doctor.
Children - Studies on this medicine have been done only in
adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of cefditoren
in children less than 12 years of age with use in other age groups.
Older adults - This medicine has been tested and has not been
shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it
does in younger adults.
Other medicines - Although certain medicines should not be used
together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together
even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to
change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care
professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter
[OTC]) medicine.�
Other medical problems - The presence of other medical
problems may affect the use of cefditoren. Make sure you tell your doctor
if you have any other medical problems, especially:
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Carnitine deficiency - May be worsened by cefditoren
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Kidney disease - Cefditoren may need to be given at a lower dose
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