Zefur Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Cefuroxime axetil

Indications/Uses

Susceptible infections including bone & joint infections, gonorrhea, skin & soft tissue infections & UTIs, bronchitis, otitis media, peritonitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult Resp tract infections 250-500 mg bid.

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Administration

Should be taken with food.

Special Precautions

Do not give in patients w/ hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.

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Adverse Reactions

Skin rashes, urticaria, eosinophilia, fever, reactions resembling serum sickness & anaphylaxis.

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Drug Interactions

Reduced renal clearance w/ probenecid.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Cephalosporins

ATC Classification

J01DC02 - cefuroxime ; Belongs to the class of second-generation cephalosporins. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Zefur FC tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

40's (P54/film-coated tab)

Zefur

cefuroxime

Manufacturer:

Lloyd

Distributor:

InnoGen Pharmaceuticals