# Cefdinir (Cefdinir)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/cefdinir
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Cefdinir?

Cefdinir is a cephalosporin antibacterial. It is prescribed to treat pneumonia, bacterial, klebsiella infections. Across the United States, 50,000 doctors prescribe Cefdinir to approximately 1.2 million Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Cefdinir

## Indications

Cefdinir is prescribed for several conditions including pneumonia, bacterial, klebsiella infections, among others.

## Conditions treated

- [Pneumonia](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/pneumonia)
- [Bacterial](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/bacterial)
- [Klebsiella Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/klebsiella-infections)
- [Haemophilus Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/haemophilus-infections)
- [Streptococcal Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/streptococcal-infections)
- [Skin Diseases](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/skin-diseases)
- [Bacterial](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/bacterial)
- [Bronchitis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/bronchitis)
- [Escherichia coli Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/escherichia-coli-infections)
- [Staphylococcal Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/staphylococcal-infections)
- [Proteus Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/proteus-infections)
- [Moraxellaceae Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/moraxellaceae-infections)

## Mechanism of action

Cefdinir belongs to a group of medications called cephalosporin antibacterials. It works by affecting specific chemical processes in the body to produce its therapeutic effect.

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: Cephalosporin Antibacterial [EPC]
- Route of administration: ORAL

## Common side effects

seven of 5093 (3%), Forty of 2289 (2%), Nineteen of 5093 (0.4%), Five of 2289 (0.2%)

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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