Cefditoren Side Effects – Causes and Effects

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Frank K. Norman, Pharmacologist
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Category: Bacterial Infections

Drug Name: Cefditoren

General Usage: Used to Treat Bacterial Infections

Brief Info about Cefditoren in Drug:

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Cefditoren is marketed under a brand name known as Spectracef.

Cefditoren belongs to a group of medicines known as Cephalosporin Antibiotics. It acts by killing bacteria in our body.

This drug is used to cure different kinds of bacterial infections that are responsible for-

  • Skin infection
  • Bronchitis
  • Pneumonia
  • Tonsillitis

Cefditoren Side Effects Explained Better:

A medicine may be harmful or useful. Drug recommended by a doctor would be helpful to you but unsafe to other people. In fact, the effects of drugs differ depending on the nature of drug consumed, how frequently it is taken, how quickly it goes to the brain or how much it is taken & what other substances, drugs or foods are taken at the same time. Side effects caused by a drug may differ on the basis of body size, shape and chemistry.

You should not consume Cefditoren If you are allergic to this drug or some other Cephalosporin antibiotics like cefadroxil (Duricef), cefdinir (Omnicef), cefaclor (Raniclor), cefazolin (Ancef) etc. You must let your doctor know if you have liver disease or kidney disease etc. before you start taking Cefditoren.

Note: Do not take cefditoren if you have carnitine deficiency (lack of some specific chemical in our body) or if you are allergic to milk protein.

You may notice below-mentioned side effects while having this medicine. These are as follows-

Frequent Cefditoren Side Effects (Commonly Seen)-

Less serious side effects may include:

  • Appetite changes
  • Dry mouth
  • Upset stomach, belching, constipation
  • Dizziness, hyperactive, headache or feeling restless
  • Muscle pain
  • Sores or white patches on your lips or inside the mouth
  • Tight or stiff muscles
  • Nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, mild diarrhea
  • Strange dreams
  • Runny or stuffy nose
  • Unpleasant or strange taste in the mouth
  • Skin rash or mild itching
  • Insomnia (trouble sleeping)
  • Vaginal discharge or itching

Although these frequent effects are very common but you should discuss with a doctor about all possible unwanted effects that might be associated with the use of it to be on the safer side.

Infrequent Cefditoren Side Effects (Professional Point of View)-

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If you feel any of these severe side effects, discontinue using this medicine and seek out medical attention right away-

  • Symtoms of an allergic reaction-
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Hives
    • Swelling of your face, lips, tongue or throat
  • Convulsions (seizure)
  • Chills, fever, body aches
  • Flu symptoms
  • Unusual bleeding
  • Dark colored urine
  • Weakness or confusion
  • Pale or yellowed skin
  • Fever
  • Loss of appetite
  • Increased thirst
  • Symptoms of Jaundice-
    • Yellowing of the eyes or skin
  • Headache, sore throat & fever with a severe peeling, blistering & red skin rash
  • Weight gain
  • Diarrhea that is bloody or watery
  • Less urination or not at all
  • Swelling
  • Feeling short of breath

Cefditoren Overdose Side Effects (Require Immediate Medical Attention)-

Overdose symptoms may include-

  • Stomach pain
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Convulsions (seizure)

Get emergency medical attention immediately as you sense these symptoms.

Cefditoren Drug Interaction Side Effects (Due to Reaction with Other drugs)-

Drug interaction is a serious matter. Better let your doctor know about all medications that are being used by you like herbal products, vitamins, minerals etc. Here are some drugs that can interact with Cefditoren-

  • Probenecid (benemid)
  • A blood thinner such as-
    • Warfarin (coumadin)
  • A medication to reduce stomach acid such as-
    • Cimetidine (tagamet)
    • Ranitidine (zantac)
    • Antacids
    • Famotidine (pepcid)
    • Omeprazole (prilosec)

Cefditoren Prolonged Use Side Effects (When Used for Longer Periods)-

Prolonged periods of exposure to medicines can weaken their usefulness, causing a decline response to same dose over time. This causes an increase in the amount of medicine used in order to obtain the same response, as well increasing frequency of adverse effects from the drugs.