What Infections Does Cefuroxime Treat?
Cefuroxime treats bacterial infections of the urinary tract, skin and middle ear. It does not treat viral infections such as common cold.
What Is Cefuroxime 500 Used For?
Cefuroxime treats bacterial infections of the urinary tract, skin and middle ear. It does not treat viral infections such as common cold.
Is Cefuroxime A Strong Antibiotic?
Cefuroxime is a strong antibiotic when compared to other antibiotics in the treatment of particular infections. It is generally a strong antibiotic.
What Bacteria Does Cefuroxime Kill?
It is mainly effective against Streptococci, beta-lactamase-producing bacteria and gram-negative aerobes.
Cefuroxime Contraindication
Cefuroxime interacts with oral contraceptives as it reduces the efficacy of the drug, probenecid and drugs that reduce gastric acidity.
Cefuroxime Axetil Dosage
The Cefuroxime Axetil dosage is based on the infection being treated and the age of the patient.
Cefuroxime Uses
Cefuroxime treats bacterial infections of the urinary tract, skin and middle ear. It does not treat viral infections such as common cold.
Cefuroxime Axetil 500 Tablet
Cefuroxime is used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract, skin and middle ear. Pediatric patients are typically to use 250mg of Cefuroxime every 12 hours while adults use 500mg.
Cefuroxime Side Effects
Some side effects of Cefuroxime are serious but rare. Some of them include Vaginal candidiasis, headache, tachycardia, dyspepsia, pruritus, and muscle cramps.
Cefuroxime Syrup For Babies
Cefuroxime Syrup can be given to children from 3 months and above. Dose is based on body weight.
Ceftin And Alcohol
Alcohol should be avoided or limited during the use of Cefuroxime. Although there is no proven interaction, the use of alcohol can worsen symptoms.
