🦠 AntibioticsTablet

    Cefuroxime

    cefuroxime axetil

    Second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, Lyme disease, and gonorrhea caused by susceptible bacteria.

    Form

    Tablet

    Uses

    2

    Side effects

    3

    Category

    Antibiotics

    01

    What is Cefuroxime used for?

    • Treatment of pharyngitis, sinusitis, and pneumonia
    • Treatment of urinary tract infections, Lyme disease, and skin infections
    02

    cefuroxime axetil side effects

    Common side effects of cefuroxime axetil include:

    Nausea
    Diarrhea
    Allergic reactions
    CommonModerateLess common
    03

    cefuroxime axetil warnings & precautions

    • Risk of C. difficile-associated diarrhea
    • Use with caution in patients with penicillin allergy

    Loading FDA data…

    04

    Frequently asked questions

    05

    Related medications

    Share

    Share this drug info.

    Help friends and family understand Cefuroxime in plain language.

    Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the FDA openFDA database and is provided for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or pharmacist before starting or changing medication.