Cefurim Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Cefuroxime

Indications/Uses

Gm +ve & -ve bacterial infections eg, resp & urinary tract, bone & joint infections. Gonorrhea.

Dosage/Direction for Use

IM/IV Adult 750 mg tid. Severe infections May increase to 1.5 g qid. Infant & childn 30-60 mg/kg/day in 3-4 divided doses.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

Special Precautions

Penicillin-sensitive patients. Impaired renal function.

Adverse Reactions

GI effects, pseudomembranous colitis, hypersensitivity reactions, eosinophilia, neutropenia, hemolytic anemia, superinfections. Phlebitis.

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Drug Interactions

Aminoglycosides, potent diuretics & probenecid.

MIMS Class

Cephalosporins

ATC Classification

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

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Presentation/Packing

Form

Cefurim powd for inj 750 mg

Packing/Price

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