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Cefuroxime Axetil
Cefuroxime-Oral


Cefuroxime Axetil is a cephalosporin antibiotic and is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.

ALTERNATE NAMES

Ceftin, Cefuroxime

 
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cefuroxime Axetil
Ceftin, Cefuroxime

Uses
Cefuroxime Axetil is a cephalosporin antibiotic and is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.


Storage
  • Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.


Overdose
  • If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
  • Symptoms of overdose may include seizures.

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How To Use
  • Take Cefuroxime Axetil with food as directed by your doctor.
  • Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
  • Do this by taking the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night.
  • Continue to take Cefuroxime Axetil until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
  • Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.
  • Swallow the tablets whole.
  • Do not crush or chew; they have a strong bitter taste.
  • Use the liquid suspension form of Cefuroxime Axetil if it is difficult to swallow the tablets.

Side Effects
  • Cefuroxime Axetil may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting.
  • Take with food or milk to minimize these effects.
  • If they continue or become severe, inform your doctor promptly.
  • Inform your doctor promptly if any of these effects occur: headache, dizziness, fatigue, muscle aches, strange taste in the mouth, persistent fever, easy bruising or bleeding, persistent sore throat.
  • Though occurring rarely, seek immediate medical attention if you experience: seizures, jerky movements, severe drowsiness, yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine, change in the amount of urine.
  • In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to Cefuroxime Axetil, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kidney problems, stomach/intestinal problems, any allergies.
  • Use of Cefuroxime Axetil for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.g., oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection).
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using Cefuroxime Axetil.
  • Cefuroxime is excreted into breast milk.
  • Though there have been no reports (to date) of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose
  • If you should miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose.
  • If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
  • Do not double the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions
  • Tell your doctor of all medications you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of: medication for gout (such as probenecid), live vaccines, other antibiotics.
  • Cefuroxime Axetil may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills.
  • Discuss using other methods of birth control with your doctor.
  • Diabetics should be aware Cefuroxime Axetil may cause false positive urine glucose tests.
  • Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about other ways to monitor your blood glucose.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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