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Ceftin Drug Center
Pharmacy Editor: Eni Williams, PharmD, PhD
Ceftin (cefuroxime) is a medication that belongs to the drug class, cephalosporin antibiotics. Ceftin is available as a generic drug and is prescribed to treat infections with susceptible bacteria including skin and middle ear infections, tonsillitis, throat infections, laryngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and gonorrhea. Common side effects of Ceftin include diarrhea, dizziness, headache, stomach upset, abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting, itching/swelling, rash, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, rash, hives, vaginitis, and mouth ulcers.
Ceftin oral dose range in adults is from 125mg to 500mg twice daily for 7-10 days and dosage in children is usually weight based. Drug interactions with Ceftin include vaccines (for example, typhoid vaccine) and probenecid. Ceftin use during pregnancy may lead to adverse effects in the newborn. Ceftin is found in breast milk.
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The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.
Ceftin Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
NOTE: CEFTIN (cefuroxime axetil) TABLETS AND CEFTIN (cefuroxime axetil) FOR ORAL SUSPENSION ARE NOT BIOEQUIVALENT AND ARE NOT SUBSTITUTABLE ON A MILLIGRAM-PER-MILLIGRAM BASIS (SEE CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY).
CEFTIN (cefuroxime axetil) Tablets
CEFTIN (cefuroxime axetil) Tablets are indicated for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the conditions listed below:
- Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. NOTE:...
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What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Ceftin Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
- fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
- chest pain, fast or pounding heartbeats;
- unusual bleeding;
- blood in your urine;
- seizure (convulsions);
- pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, confusion or weakness;
- jaun...
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Ceftin Consumer Information: Uses
Cefuroxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth usually twice daily, or as directed by your doctor. Take cefuroxime with food to increase absorption and reduce stomach upset. Dosage is base...
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