Antibiotic
cefdinir
Effect:
Decreased Cell Wall Synthesis & Repair
May Treat:
Bronchitis; Escherichia coli Infections; Haemophilus Infections; Klebsiella Infections; Moraxellaceae Infections; Otitis Media; Pneumonia, Bacterial; Proteus Infections; Sinusitis; Skin Diseases, Bacterial; Staphylococcal Infections; Streptococcal Infections; Tonsillitis
More Information:
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Definitions related to cefdinir:
  • A semi-synthetic cephalosporin and a beta-lactam antibiotic with bactericidal activity. Cefdinir's effect is dependent on its binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) located in the bacterial cytoplasmic membrane. Binding results in the inhibition of the transpeptidase enzymes, thereby preventing cross-linking of the pentaglycine bridge with the fourth residue of the pentapeptide and interrupting consequent synthesis of peptidoglycan chains. As a result, cefdinir inhibits bacterial septum and cell wall synthesis formation.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A third-generation oral cephalosporin antibacterial agent that is used to treat bacterial infections of the respiratory tract and skin.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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