Talk to your doctor before taking cefuroxime if you: 1  Are allergic to penicillin. 2  Are allergic to other antibiotics such as ceflacor, cefdinir, Keflex (cephalexin), or antibiotics in the cephalosporin class. 3  Have kidney or liver problems.
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Cefuroxime is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotics. It works by fighting bacteria in your body. Cefuroxime is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening forms. Cefuroxime may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects: 1  diarrhea that is watery or bloody; 2  fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms; 3  chest pain, fast or pounding heartbeats; 4  unusual bleeding;
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CEFTIN tablets and CEFTIN for oral suspension contain cefuroxime as cefuroxime axetil. CEFTIN is a semisynthetic, cephalosporin antibacterial drug for oral administration.
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Cefuroxime is a prescription drug available under the brand names Ceftin and Zinacef. It's an antibiotic used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as sinus infections, throat infections, Lyme disease, and gonorrhea.
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USES: Cefuroxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Cefuroxime was originally approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under the brand name Ceftin, manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, in 1987.
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Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Cefuroxime will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu. Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine to stop the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.
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Cefuroxime axetil is in the amorphous form and has the following structural formula: Tablets are film-coated and contain the equivalent of 250 or 500 mg of cefuroxime as cefuroxime axetil.
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Before taking cefuroxime, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to penicillins or other cephalosporin antibiotics (e.g., cephalexin); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.
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ceftin what does it treat
Ceftin treats certain infections caused by bacteria, such as sinus infections, throat infections, Lyme disease, and gonorrhea. Ceftin is an antibiotic used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as sinus infections, throat infections, Lyme disease, and gonorrhoea It's an antibiotic used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as sinus infections, throat infections, Lyme disease, and gonorrhea.