Cefuroxime Guide
- Summary
- Why it is Prescribed
- Brand Names
- How it Works
- Other Information
- Other Uses
- Overdose
- Precautions
- Possible Side Effects
- Special Dietary Concerns
- Storage Conditions
Why it is Prescribed
Cefuroxime is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as bronchitis; gonorrhea; Lyme disease; and infections of the ears, throat, sinuses, urinary tract, and skin. Cefuroxime is in a class of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
How it Works
Cefuroxime comes as a tablet and a suspension (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken every 12 hours (twice a day) for 7-10 days. To treat gonorrhea, cefuroxime is taken as a single dose, and to treat Lyme disease, cefuroxime is taken twice a day for 20 days. The tablet may be taken with or without food, and the liquid must be taken ...
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Encyclopedia: Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that has been widely available in the USA since 1977. It is also available under the brand name Ceftin. Glaxo Smith Kline sells the antibiotic in Australia under the name Zinnat, with the Australian pharmaceutical code of R 47621. In the Philippines, a brand name Shincef has been used. In Poland it is also produced by the Polish firm Bioton S.A. under the name...
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Question and Answer
I'm pregnant, am being asked to take anti biotic which is cefuroxime axetil. Im scared...
UTI's are quite common during pregnancy. Did your OB Doc ordered this antibiotic or your Primary Doc? either way, this particular antibiotic is in the "Pregnancy B" Category. There is...
Asked by Chixxy - 9 months ago
im 15 year old boy its my sister (17) year old medicine and i thought...
It's just an antibiotic. You should be fine (just make sure your not allergic), but let your parents know in case your sister needs the dose you took. Good Luck!!!
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