Cefuroxime



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Cefuroxime Information

Cefuroxime is a prescription medicine. Secondary and off-label uses of Cefuroxime have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Cefuroxime depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Cefuroxime side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cefuroxime go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Cefuroxime has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Cefuroxime has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cefuroxime related warnings section.

The section on Cefuroxime contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Cefuroxime have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cefuroxime is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.



Cefuroxime Benefits & Uses

Cefuroxime is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Cefuroxime Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage

Cefuroxime Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Cefuroxime safe for pregnant women?


    There are no side effects of Cefuroxime in pregnant women.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Cefuroxime safe during breastfeeding?


    Cefuroxime does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Cefuroxime on the Kidneys?


    Cefuroxime rarely affects the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Cefuroxime on the Liver?


    There are no any side effects of Cefuroxime on the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Cefuroxime on the Heart?


    You can take Cefuroxime without any fear of damage to the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Cefuroxime with Other Drugs

Cefuroxime should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -



Cefuroxime Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefuroxime unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Cefuroxime

  • Is this Cefuroxime habit forming or addictive?


    Cefuroxime is not addictive in nature.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cefuroxime as you may feel sleepy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Cefuroxime only as per medical advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Cefuroxime is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Cefuroxime Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Cefuroxime


    Taking Cefuroxime with food is safe.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Cefuroxime


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cefuroxime with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Cefuroxime

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Cefuroxime contain penicillin?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

No, Cefuroxime does not penicillin. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Cefuroxime affect birth control?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefuroxime might affect hormonal birth control because it can cause decreases in estrogen reabsorption and reduction in the efficacy of combined oral contraceptives (estrogen and progesterone).

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Cefuroxime cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Cefuroxime does not cover the strains related to Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Cefuroxime. However, an antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.

Question about 4 years ago

Does Cefuroxime treat gonorrhea?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefuroxime can treat gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae which provides relief to the patient from fever, painful urination and abnormal discharge from reproductive organs (penis or vagina).

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Cefuroxime?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

The dosage of Cefuroxime may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of an infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. It should be taken with food because food promotes its absorption from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftin (cefuroxime axetil)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 302-312



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