Cefditoren : Before Using

Cefditoren - Systemic

Brand Names

Spectracef Cefditoren *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to use a drug, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For cefditoren, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to cefditoren. Tell your family doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergy to any of the cephalosporins, cephamycins, penicillins, penicillin-like medication, or penicillamine. Also tell your family doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any other substances, such as milk protein, foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Cefditoren has not been studied in pregnant women. However, studies in pets have shown that cefditoren causes miscarriages or other problems. Before taking this drug, make sure your family doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether cefditoren passes into breast milk. Although most medication pass into breast milk in small amounts, many of them may be using safely while breast-feeding. Mothers who are taking this drug and who wish to breast-feed must discuss this with their family doctor.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing use of cefditoren in child less than 12 years of age with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

This drug has been tested and has not been shown to cause various side effects or problems in elderly people than it does in adults people.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family 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 " drug.”

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of cefditoren. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Carnitine deficiency May be worsened by cefditoren

Kidney disease Cefditoren may need to be given at a lower dose