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Cefdinir
Trade NameOmnicef
IndicationTreatment of skin infections, otitis media
ActionBactericidal, binds to bacterial cell wall causing cell death
Therapeutic ClassAnti-infectives
Pharmacologic ClassCephalosporin 3rd generations
Nursing Considerations• Contraindicated in cephalosporin and possibly penicillin allergies • May need lead to seizures, pseudomembranous colitis, diarrhea, phlebitis at IV site, anaphylaxis • Assess infection and allergies • Obtain cultures prior to therapy • Monitor bowel function • Monitor for bleeding • May lead to superinfection
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Cefdinir
Trade NameOmnicef
IndicationTreatment of skin infections, otitis media
ActionBactericidal, binds to bacterial cell wall causing cell death
Therapeutic ClassAnti-infectives
Pharmacologic ClassCephalosporin 3rd generations
Nursing Considerations• Contraindicated in cephalosporin and possibly penicillin allergies • May need lead to seizures, pseudomembranous colitis, diarrhea, phlebitis at IV site, anaphylaxis • Assess infection and allergies • Obtain cultures prior to therapy • Monitor bowel function • Monitor for bleeding • May lead to superinfection
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