Cefuroxime Axetil Medication Information
Get detailed information on Cefuroxime Axetil, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Cefuroxime Axetil provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Cefuroxime Axetil Pronunciation : se fyoor ox' eem ICD Code : Y40.1 Therapeutic Classification : AntibioticsTrade Names/Brand Names of Cefuroxime Axetil
India :
Oratil-CV (125mg/62.5mg) |
Oratil-CV (500mg/125mg) |
Ceroxitum-CV (500mg/125mg) |
Covatil-CV (500mg/125mg) |
C-Furo-CV (250mg/125mg) |
Oratil-CV (250mg/125mg) |
Cotil-CV (500mg/125mg) |
Stafcure-CV (500mg/125mg) |
C-Furo-CV (500mg/125mg)
International :
Ceftin
Why is Cefuroxime Axetil Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a semi synthetic cephalosporin antibiotic, prescribed for different types of infections such as lung, ear, throat, urinary tract and skin.When should Cefuroxime Axetil not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Cefuroxime Axetil?
Adult- Po- The recommended dose range is 125mg to 3gms/day, in divided doses.IV/IM- Surgical prophylaxis- 1.5 g IV per-op, then 750 mg IM 8 hourly for up to 24-48 hours.
How should Cefuroxime Axetil be taken?
It comes as a tablet, syrup and suspension to take by mouth, with food. It also comes as solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein or large muscle.What are the warnings and precautions for Cefuroxime Axetil?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney or liver disease, colitis, or stomach problems, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breast-feeding.• Patient may experience with diarrhea, blood in stool or stomach pain; if it so consult with your doctor.
• Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection.
• Monitor kidney function, sugar level regularly while taking this medication.
What are the side effects of Cefuroxime Axetil?
Most Common - Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness and abdominal pain.What are the other precautions for Cefuroxime Axetil?
Take full course of treatment as directed by your physician.What are the storage conditions for Cefuroxime Axetil?
Store the tablets between 15° and 30°C.Injection: Store it in refrigerator (between 2° and 30°C). Normally handled and stored by healthcare providers.
Schedule : H
Prescription drugs - Drugs to be sold only under the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner.
