Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 11, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Zinacef
Available Dosage Forms:
- Powder for Solution
Therapeutic Class: Antibiotic
Pharmacologic Class: 2nd Generation Cephalosporin
Uses for cefuroxime
Cefuroxime is used in the treatment of infections caused by bacteria. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth.
Cefuroxime is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using cefuroxime
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For cefuroxime, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to cefuroxime or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Cefuroxime has been tested in children and, in effective doses, has not shown to cause different side effects or problems than it does in adults.
Geriatric
Cefuroxime has been tested in the elderly and has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.
Breastfeeding
Studies in women suggest that this medication poses minimal risk to the infant when used during breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking cefuroxime, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Using cefuroxime with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are p...
