Cefuroxime: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Cefuroxime is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It is available as tablets and suspension (cefuroxime axetil) for use at home, and as an injection (cefuroxime sodium) for hospital use.
How Cefuroxime works
Cefuroxime kills bacteria by stopping them from building their cell wall. It covers many of the bacteria behind ear, sinus and chest infections, including some that resist older antibiotics.
What is Cefuroxime used for?
- Sore throat, tonsillitis and sinusitis
- Middle ear infections
- Chest infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia
- Urinary tract infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Injection: preventing infection around some surgical operations
Side effects of Cefuroxime
Not everyone gets side effects. The ones reported more often are:
- Diarrhoea or nausea
- Headache or dizziness
- Vaginal thrush
- Skin rash
Get medical help if you have severe or bloody diarrhoea, or signs of a serious allergic reaction such as swelling of the face or throat, difficulty breathing or a widespread rash.
Precautions and warnings
- Take the tablets with food, which helps the body absorb them.
- Tell your doctor about any allergy to penicillin or cephalosporins.
- People with kidney disease may need a lower dose.
- Finish the full course as prescribed.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions about Cefuroxime
Should cefuroxime be taken with food?
Yes. Cefuroxime tablets are absorbed better when taken with food, and it can also reduce stomach upset.
What is the difference between cefuroxime tablets and injections?
Tablets contain cefuroxime axetil for infections treated at home. The injection contains cefuroxime sodium and is used in hospital for more serious infections or around surgery.
Cefuroxime brands and prices in Pakistan
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