Cefditoren


Generic Medicine Info
Indications and Dosage
Oral
Pharyngitis, Tonsillitis, Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections
Adult: 200 mg bid for 10 days.

Oral
Community-acquired pneumonia
Adult: 400 mg bid for 14 days.

Oral
Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
Adult: 400 mg bid for 10 days.
Renal Impairment
CrCl (mL/min)
Dosage
<30 Max: 200 mg once daily.
30-49 Max: 200 mg bid.
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cefditoren, other cephalosporins, or milk proteins. Carnitine deficiency or an inborn error of metabolism.
Special Precautions
Patient w/ history of penicillin allergy and seizure disorder; poor nutritional status. Hepatic or renal impairment. Pregnancy and lactation.
Adverse Reactions
Diarrhoea, nausea, headache, abdominal pain, vag moniliasis, dyspepsia, vomiting, haematuria, increased urine WBC, glucose or INR, decreased haematocrit.
Potentially Fatal: Hypersensitivity, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea and colitis.
Monitoring Parameters
Monitor renal function. Observe for signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis during 1st dose.
Overdosage
Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, epigastric distress, diarrhoea, convulsions. Management: Symptomatic and supportive treatment. Haemodialysis may be useful in the removal from the body.
Drug Interactions
Decreased absorption w/ antacids or H2-receptor antagonists. Increased plasma concentrations w/ probenecid.
Food Interaction
Increased bioavailability when given w/ a high-fat meal.
Lab Interference
May induce positive direct Comb's test. False-positive urine glucose results may occur when using Clinitest®, Benedict's or Fehling's soln. False negative result may occur in ferricyanide test.
Action
Description: Cefditoren 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.
Pharmacokinetics:
Absorption: Absorbed from the GI tract. Increased bioavailability when given w/ a high-fat meal. Bioavailability: Approx 14% (fasting state). Time to peak plasma concentration: 1.5-3 hr.
Distribution: Volume of distribution: 9.3±1.6 L. Plasma protein binding: 88% (primarily to albumin).
Metabolism: Not appreciably metabolised. Hydrolysed by esterases to cefditoren (active component) and pivalate.
Excretion: Mainly via urine by glomerular filtration and tubular secretion. Plasma half-life: Approx 1.6 hr.
Chemical Structure

Chemical Structure Image
Cefditoren

Source: National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem Database. Cefditoren, CID=9571074, https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Cefditoren (accessed on Jan. 21, 2020)

Storage
Store at 25°C. Protect from light and moisture.
MIMS Class
Cephalosporins
References
Anon. Cefditoren. Lexicomp Online. Hudson, Ohio. Wolters Kluwer Clinical Drug Information, Inc. https://online.lexi.com. Accessed 05/11/2014.

Buckingham R (ed). Cefditoren Pivoxil. Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference [online]. London. Pharmaceutical Press. https://www.medicinescomplete.com. Accessed 05/11/2014.

McEvoy GK, Snow EK, Miller J et al (eds). Cefditoren Pivoxil. AHFS Drug Information (AHFS DI) [online]. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). https://www.medicinescomplete.com. Accessed 05/11/2014.

Spectracef Tablet, Film Coated (Vansen Pharma Inc.). DailyMed. Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/. Accessed 05/11/2014.

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