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Indications

REMS

Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

CNS: SEIZURES, headache.

GI: CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE-ASSOCIATED DIARRHEA (CDAD), diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, nausea.

GU: vaginal moniliasis, vaginitis.

Derm: rash, pruritus.

Misc: ALLERGIC REACTIONS INCLUDING ANAPHYLAXIS.

Interactions

Drug-Drug:

Availability

(Generic available)

Route/Dosage

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Renal Impairment

Renal Impairment

US Brand Names

Omnicef

Action

Therapeutic Effects:

Spectrum:

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: anti-infectives

Pharmacologic Classification: third generation cephalosporins

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: 16–25% absorbed after oral administration.

Distribution: Widely distributed.

Protein Binding: 60–70%.

Metabolism/Excretion: Mostly excreted unchanged in urine.

Half-life: 1.7 hr ( in renal impairment).

Time/Action Profile

(blood levels)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
POrapid2–4 hr12–24 hr

Patient/Family Teaching

Pronunciation

SEF-di-nir audio

Code

NDC Code*