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Cefdinir Capsules and Nitroprusside tests

Result of checking the interaction of drug Cefdinir Capsules and disease Nitroprusside tests for safety when used together.

Check result:

Cefdinir Capsules <> Nitroprusside tests

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

The cephalosporins, cefixime and cefdinir, have been reported to cause false-positive reactions for ketones in the urine with tests using nitroprusside, but not with tests using nitroferricyanide. Clinicians should be cognizant of this interaction when prescribing or administering either of these agents to patients with diabetes.

References:

"Product Information. Suprax (cefixime)." Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc, Baltimore, MD.
"Product Information. Omnicef (cefdinir)." Parke-Davis, Morris Plains, NJ.

Cefdinir Capsules

Generic Name: cefdinir

Brand Name: Omnicef, Omnicef Omni-Pac

Synonyms: Cefdinir

What is Cefdinir Capsules?