Cefuroxime Sodium
Cefuroxime Sodium is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, making it effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. This medication is commonly prescribed for respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, and certain sexually transmitted infections.
A broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections by preventing bacterial cell wall growth.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 204144
- Generic
- Cefuroxime Sodium
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treats respiratory tract infections (pneumonia, bronchitis), urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, Lyme disease, and gonorrhea. Often used when penicillin-class antibiotics are unsuitable.
As a beta-lactam antibiotic, cefuroxime inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), ultimately causing bacterial cell death.
Caution required in penicillin-allergic patients due to cross-reactivity risk. Common side effects include gastrointestinal symptoms and potential for C. difficile infection. Available in both oral and injectable formulations. Complete full course to prevent resistance.
Official drug label
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