Cefuroxime for Injection, USP is indicated for the treatment of patients with infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated organisms in the following diseases: Lower Respiratory Tract Infections, including pneumonia, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae (including ampicillin-resistant strains), Klebsiella spp., Staphylococcus aureus (penicillinase- and non-penicillinase- producing strains), Streptococcus pyogenes, and Escherichia coli.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Cefuroxime. Full label: DailyMed.
Cefuroxime for Injection, USP is indicated for the treatment of patients with infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated organisms in the following diseases: Lower Respiratory Tract Infections, including pneumonia, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae (including ampicillin-resistant strains), Klebsiella spp., Staphylococcus aureus (penicillinase- and non-penicillinase- producing strains), Streptococcus pyogenes, and Escherichia coli. Urinary Tract Infections caused by Escherichia coli and Klebsiella spp. Skin and Skin-Structure Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus (penicillinase- and non-penicillinase-producing strains), Streptococcus pyogenes, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella spp., and Enterobacter spp. Septicemia caused by Staphylococcus aureus (penicillinase- and non-penicillinase- producing strains), Streptococcus pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae (including ampicillin-resistant strains), and Klebsiella spp.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Cefuroxime. Full label: DailyMed.
Dosage Adults The usual adult dosage range for Cefuroxime for Injection is 750 mg to 1.5 grams every 8 hours, usually for 5 to 10 days. In uncomplicated urinary tract infections, skin and skin-structure infections, disseminated gonococcal infections, and uncomplicated pneumonia, a 750-mg dose every 8 hours is recommended. In severe or complicated infections, a 1.5-gram dose every 8 hours is recommended.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Cefuroxime — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Cefuroxime for Injection is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to the cephalosporin group of antibiotics.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Cefuroxime. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
BEFORE THERAPY WITH CEFUROXIME FOR INJECTION IS INSTITUTED, CAREFUL INQUIRY SHOULD BE MADE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PATIENT HAS HAD PREVIOUS HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS TO CEPHALOSPORINS, PENICILLINS, OR OTHER DRUGS. THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE GIVEN CAUTIOUSLY TO PENICILLIN-SENSITIVE PATIENTS. ANTIBIOTICS SHOULD BE ADMINISTERED WITH CAUTION TO ANY PATIENT WHO HAS DEMONSTRATED SOME FORM OF ALLERGY, PARTICULARLY TO DRUGS. IF AN ALLERGIC REACTION TO CEFUROXIME FOR INJECTION OCCURS, DISCONTINUE THE DRUG. SERIOUS ACUTE HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS MAY REQUIRE EPINEPHRINE AND OTHER EMERGENCY MEASURES.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Cefuroxime — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Cefuroxime for Injection is generally well tolerated. The most common adverse effects have been local reactions following IV administration. Other adverse reactions have been encountered only rarely. Local Reactions Thrombophlebitis has occurred with IV administration in 1 in 60 patients.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Cefuroxime — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
57 brands · 25 makers in the NepalDoc catalog — see the full Cefuroxime guide →
Conditions Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Protect from light. Sterile, Nonpyrogenic, Preservative-free. The container closure is not made with natural rubber latex.
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Cefuroxime.
What is Xecef?
Xecef 500mg Tablet is a Cefuroxime medicine made by S.R. Drug Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. It comes as 500mg Tablet.
What is the generic name of Xecef?
The generic name of Xecef is Cefuroxime.
Which brands of Cefuroxime are available in Nepal?
57 brands of Cefuroxime are listed in the NepalDoc catalog, from 25 makers — including Axet 250mg Tablet, Axet 500mg Tablet, Brodcef 250mg Tablet, Brodcef 500mg Tablet, C-Flox 250mg Tablet, Cefablast 500mg Tablet.
What are the side effects of Cefuroxime?
Cefuroxime for Injection is generally well tolerated. The most common adverse effects have been local reactions following IV administration. Other adverse reactions have been encountered only rarely. Local Reactions Thrombophlebitis has occurred with IV administration in 1 in 60 patients.
This page is information only and is not medical advice. Medicine details come from the sources listed above and may change — always confirm the medicine, strength and dose with a pharmacist or doctor before use. A catalog listing does not guarantee that a medicine is in stock at any pharmacy.
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