| SFDA Approved Use |
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of cefdinir and other antibacterial drugs, cefdinir should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.
Cefdinir is indicated for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the conditions listed below. Adults and Adolescents Community-Acquired Pneumonia Caused by Haemophilusinfluenzae (including β-lactamase producing strains),Haemophilusparainfluenzae (including β-lactamase producing strains), Streptococcus pneumoniae(penicillin-susceptible strains only), and Moraxella catarrhalis (including β-lactamase producing strains). Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis caused by Haemophilusinfluenzae (including β-lactamase producing strains),Haemophilusparainfluenzae (including β-lactamase producing strains), Streptococcus pneumoniae(penicillin-susceptible strains only), and Moraxella catarrhalis (including β-lactamase producing strains). Acute Maxillary Sinusitis caused by Haemophilusinfluenzae (including β-lactamase producing strains), Streptococcuspneumoniae (penicillin-susceptible strains only), and Moraxella catarrhalis (including β-lactamase producing strains). NOTE: For information on use in pediatric patients. Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis Caused by Streptococcus pyogenes . NOTE: Cefdinir is effective in the eradication of S. pyogenes from the oropharynx. Cefdinir has not, however, been studied for the prevention of rheumatic fever following S. pyogenespharyngitis/tonsillitis. Only intramuscular penicillin has been demonstrated to be effective for the prevention of rheumatic fever. Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus (including β-lactamase producing strains) and Streptococcuspyogenes. Pediatric Patients Acute Bacterial Otitis Media caused by Haemophilusinfluenzae (including β-lactamase producing strains), Streptococcuspneumoniae (penicillin-susceptible strains only), and Moraxella catarrhalis (including β-lactamase producing strains). Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (see CLINICAL STUDIES). NOTE: Cefdinir is effective in the eradication of S. pyogenes from the oropharynx. Cefdinir has not, however, been studied for the prevention of rheumatic fever following S. pyogenespharyngitis/tonsillitis. Only intramuscular penicillin has been demonstrated to be effective for the prevention of rheumatic fever. Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus (including β-lactamase producing strains) and Streptococcuspyogenes. |
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