Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Chapman University School of Pharmacy

Cefdinir

Oral Bioavailability

Low

Approximate Cost

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Antibiogram Data

Dosing

Adult

300mg PO q12h

Renal

Renal adjustments required when CrCl < 30 mL/min

General Information

Acceptable Uses

Brand Name

Omnicef

Adverse Effects

Adverse Effects
  • GI upset

Oral Liquids

Oral Liquids

  • 125mg/5mL suspension

  • 250mg/5mL suspension

Tablet/Capsule Strengths

Tablet/Capsule Strengths

300mg capsule

Pharmacology

Pharmacology

Pharmacology: Inhibits cell wall synthesis

Antimicrobial class: Beta-lactam

  • 3rd generation cephalosporin

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 2 hours

Route of Elimination: Renal