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💊 Cefuroxime Tablet 500 mg
📘 Description:
Cefuroxime 500 mg tablet is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, used orally to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to cell death.
💊 Prescription / Indications:
Used for treatment of infections caused by susceptible organisms in:
- Respiratory tract infections (e.g., bronchitis, sinusitis, pneumonia)
- Tonsillitis and pharyngitis
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Otitis media
- Lyme disease (early stage)
- Gonorrhea (as part of dual therapy)
🌿 Nature / Drug Class:
- Cephalosporin antibiotic (2nd generation)
- Broad-spectrum against Gram-positive and some Gram-negative bacteria
- Oral prodrug: Cefuroxime axetil, which is converted to active Cefuroxime in the body
✅ Advantages:
- Good oral absorption
- Can be taken with food for better absorption
- Less frequent dosing (typically 2 times/day)
- Effective against β-lactamase-producing bacteria
- Suitable for step-down therapy after IV antibiotics
⚠️ Precautions:
- Contraindicated in patients with cephalosporin allergy
- Use with caution in patients with renal impairment
- May cause diarrhea, nausea, or yeast infections
- Long-term use may lead to superinfections
- Can cause false-positive glucose test in urine
📦 Common Packaging:
- Blister pack or strip of 6 to 10 tablets
- Each film-coated tablet contains Cefuroxime axetil equivalent to 500 mg of Cefuroxime
❄️ Storage:
- Store below 25°C in a dry place
- Protect from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children