Cefuroxime Axetil comes in the class of antibiotics known as cephalosporin. It comes in the class of third-generation cephalosporin antibiotics. Third-generation cephalosporins can act effectively against Gram-negative bacteria in comparison to first & second-generation antibiotics. It is helpful in the treatment of Otitis media. In Otitis media, inflammation or infection develops in the middle year. It may occur due to a cold, sore throat, or infection in the respiratory system. Pharyngitis is also treated by the administration of CEFUROXIME AXETIL. Pharyngitis is a swelling of the pharynx which results in a sore throat. It is also helpful in managing sinusitis. Medicine is available in tablets for different strengths.Cefuroxime Axetil is prescribed for patients suffering from various types of bacterial infections. It is administered to avert infection in patients undergoing surgeries. This medication stops bacterial growth. This antibiotic takes care of bacterial infections and not viral infections. Patients have also benefited from using Cefuroxime to treat COVID-19 where it is a suspected or confirmed bacterial infection requiring antibiotic administration.
How Does It Work?
CEFUGRAB 500: CEFUROXIME AXETIL 500 MG is a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent. An antibiotic contained in CEFUGRAB 500 MG is cefuroxime. It eliminates bacteria by stopping them from building the cell walls that are essential for their survival.
Benefits
Pharyngitis
Tonsillitis
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections
Acute bacterial otitis media
Uncomplicated gonorrhea
Acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis
Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis
Uncomplicated skin & skin structure infections
Indications
CEFUGRAB 500: CEFUROXIME AXETIL 500 MG is indicated for patients who have different bacterial illnesses. It is given to patients having surgery to prevent infection. This drug prevents bacterial growth. This antibiotic treats bacterial illnesses only; viral infections are not treated by it. In cases where COVID-19 is a bacterial infection that needs antibiotic treatment and is suspected or proven, patients have benefited from utilizing cefuroxime.
Administration Of Dose
Cefuroxime is given in the strength of 500 mg twice daily. This is an average dose but it depends upon the doctor to decide the exact dosage and periodicity keeping in view the patient's condition effect starts and reaches the peak level after one hour from the time the patient takes this medicine. It takes 48 hours for the improvement of symptoms related to infection. Typically, a strength of 500 mg of Cefuroxime Axetil is prescribed for patients suffering from Otitis media, chronic bronchitis, and Lyme disease. However, for other Indications, a dose of 250 mg of Cefuroxime is also recommended depending on the medical condition, age, and weight of the patient.
Side Effects
Some patients taking CEFUGRAB 500: CEFUROXIME AXETIL 500 MG may experience Side Effects like pain in the abdomen, headache, respiratory problems, dysentery, and difficulty urination. Please speak to your doctor if these symptoms persist.
Precautions
Inform your treating doctor if you have any allergies before taking cefuroxime, including those to penicillins, other cephalosporin antibiotics (such as cephalexin), or any other substances. You must inform the treating doctor of your renal disease, intestinal disease (colitis), liver disease, and poor nutrition before using this medicine. This medication might include aspartame. Consult your doctor for advice on how to use this medication safely if you have phenylketonuria (PKU) or any other condition that requires you to limit your intake of aspartame (or phenylalanine).