What is Cefdinir?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
Cefdinir is a cephalosporin antibiotic used for the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, acute bacterial otitis media, acute maxillary sinusitis, pharyngitis/tonsillitis, and uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections.
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How do members experience Cefdinir?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronchitis | 6 | 5 | |
| Urinary tract infection | 6 | 3 | |
| Lyme disease | 5 | 1 | |
| Sinus infection (sinusitis) | 3 | 6 | |
| General health | 2 | 3 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 3 | |
| Elevated liver enzymes | 1 | |
| Jarisch-Herxeimer reaction | 1 | |
| Nausea | 1 | |
| Rashes (redness, swelling) | 1 | |
| Stomach pain | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 6 | |
| Mild | 5 | |
| None | 17 |
Member evaluations
firefly84
evaluated on Jan 25, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for bronchitis: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
The-Gig
evaluated on Apr 20, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for bronchitis: None
- Side effects: Severe
strapples
evaluated on Jan 20, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for Prevent infection: Major
- Side effects: None
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