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Refuro is an ayurvedic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Refuro have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Refuro depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Refuro is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Refuro is used -
Is the use of Refuro safe for pregnant women?
Is the use of Refuro safe during breastfeeding?
What is the effect of Refuro on the Kidneys?
What is the effect of Refuro on the Liver?
What is the effect of Refuro on the Heart?
Refuro should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Refuro unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Refuro contains cefuroxime which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. Refuro is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Moraxella catarrhalis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus pneumoniae, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Refuro is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
No, Refuro does not cover the strains related to Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Refuro. However, an antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.
Yes, Refuro has been reported to cause diarrhea and it is the most common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids and do not eat spicy food while you are taking this medicine to minimize diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Yes, Refuro 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).
