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SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Cefuroxime does not cause any harmful side effects.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cefuroxime is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cefuroxime is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Cefuroxime, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
NOT RELEVANT
Not relevant, as Cefuroxime is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Cefuroxime in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Cefuroxime in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Cefuroxime 750mg/vial Injection
Introduction
Cefuroxime is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (e.g. pneumonia), ear, throat, nasal sinus, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, bones, and joints. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery. Cefuroxime is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. You should use this medicine regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip...
... Show moreUses of Cefuroxime
- Bacterial infections
Side effects of Cefuroxime
Common
- Rash
- Vomiting
- Allergic reaction
- Increased liver enzymes
- Nausea
- Injection site reaction
- Diarrhea
How to use Cefuroxime
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Cefuroxime works
Cefuroxime is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
What if you forget to take Cefuroxime?
If you miss a dose of Cefuroxime, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Cefuroxime to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Discontinue Cefuroxime and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Cefuroxime as it may cause increased side effects.
Brief Description
Indication
Pharyngitis, Acute otitis media, Lyme disease, Susceptible infections, Sinusitis, Otitis media, Skin and skin structure infections,Tonsillitis, Respiratory tract infections, Acute Maxillary Sinusitis, Urinary tract infections, Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, Surgical Prophylaxis
Administration
Tab: May be taken with or without food. Oral susp: Should be taken with food. IV Preparation Direct injection: reconstitute in 8 mL (for 750-mg vial) or 16 mL (for 1.5-g vial) to obtain ~90 mg/mL solution Infusion: Reconstitute in 100 mL SWI, D5W or NS to obtain 7.5 mg/mL (750-mg vial) or 15 mg/mL (1.5-g vial) solution 7.5 g bulk package not to be used for direct injection IM Preparation Reconstitute 750 mg in 3 mL SWI to obtain ~220 mg/mL solution IV Administration Direct injection: Inject directly into vein over 3-5 minutes or slowly into tubing of free-flowing...
... Show moreAdult Dose
Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis 250 mg PO q12hr for 10 days Acute Bacterial Maxillary Sinusitis 250 mg PO q12hr for 10 days Acute Bacterial Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis 250-500 mg PO q12hr for 10 days 500-750 mg IV q8hr; switch to oral therapy as soon as clinically possible Secondary Bacterial Infections of Acute Bronchitis 250-500 mg PO q12hr for 5-10 days Uncomplicated Pneumonia 750 mg IV/IM q8hr Uncomplicated Skin/Skin Structure Infections 250-500 mg PO q12hr for 10 days 750 mg IV/IM q8hr; switch to oral therapy as soon as clinically possible Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections 125-250 mg PO q12hr for 7-10 days 750...
... Show moreChild Dose
Children: PO 20–30 mg/kg/day q12h
For bone and joint infections, up to 100 mg/kg/day
IV, IM 100–150 mg/kg/day q8h
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Patients undergoing haemodialysis should receive an additional 750-mg dose after each dialysis; those undergoing continuous peritoneal dialysis may be given 750 mg bid.
CrCl (ml/min)
10-20 750 mg bid.
<10 750 mg once daily.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.
Mode of Action
Cefuroxime binds to one or more of the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) which inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell wall, thus inhibiting biosynthesis and arresting cell wall assembly resulting in bacterial cell death.
Precaution
Severe renal impairment; pregnancy, lactation; hypersensitivity to penicillins.
Lactation: Drug excreted in breast milk; use with caution
Side Effect
>10%
Diarrhea (4-11%; depends on duration)
1-10%
Decreased hemoglobin or hematocrit (10%),Eosinophilia (7%),Nausea or vomiting (3-7%),Vaginitis (<5%),Transient rise in hepatic transaminases (2-4%),Diaper rash (3%),Increase in alkaline phosphatase (2%),Thrombophlebitis (2%),Increase in lactate dehydrogenase (1%)
<1%
Anemia,Cholestasis,Colitis,Dyspnea,Epidermal necrolysis,Increase in blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine,Jaundice,Nephritis,Prolonged prothrombin time (PT)/international normalized ratio (INR),Rash,Stevens-Johnson syndrome,Stomach cramps,Transient neutropenia and leukopenia,Urticaria
Potentially Fatal: Anaphylaxis, nephrotoxicity, pseudomembranous colitis.
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Available data from published epidemiologic studies, case series, and case reports over several decades in pregnant women have not established drug-associated risks of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes Lactation Based on several published case reports describing multiple lactating women receiving therapy via intravenous, intramuscular, and oral routes, drug is present in human milk; the highest maternal milk concentration described occurred in lactating women 8 hours after an intramuscular administration of 750 mg; allowing for an infant milk consumption of 150 mL/kg/day, the estimated breastfed infant dose would be less than 1% of adult dose...
... Show moreInteraction
May enhance the nephrotoxic effect of strong-acting diuretics (e.g. furosemide) and aminoglycosides. May enhance the effect of oral anticoagulants. May reduce the efficacy of OCs. Probenecid prolongs the excretion of cefuroxime and elevated peak serum level.
