Synonyms: FK 482 | Omnicef®
cefdinir is an approved drug (FDA (1997))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Cefdinir is a semisynthetic, third generation cephalosporin and belongs to the β-lactam class of antibacterial compounds [1]. It has broad-spectrum activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative aerobic bacteria and is stable to hydrolysis by many common β-lactamases.
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Bioactivity Comments |
Cefdinir has a broad-spectrum of antibacterial activity including Staphylococcus aureus (MIC90 of 0.03 μg/ml), Streptococcus pneumoniae (MIC90 of 0.5 μg/ml) and Haemophilus influenzae (MIC90 of 1 μg/ml) [2]. |