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Antimicrobial Name： Cefdinir (Omnicef, Cefdiel)
CAS Number： 91832-40-5
Type of Antibiotic： Cephalosporins->Third Generation
Origin： Semi-synthetic
Functional Category： Antibiotic
Molecular Weight： 395.416
Mechanism of Action： As with other cephalosporins, bactericidal activity of cefdinir results from inhibition of cell wall synthesis by acting on penicillin binding proteins (PBPs).
Chemical Formula：

C14H13N5O5S2
Melting point：

190 °C
Comments：

Cefdinir (Omnicef, Cefdiel) is a semi-synthetic, broad-spectrum antibiotic in the third generation of the cephalosporin class, proven effective for common bacterial infections of the ear, sinus, throat, and skin.