Dose adjustment in renal impairment
Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney disease.
Leaflet ZINACEF 1.5g powder for solution for injection
- Product code:
- W01137001
- Quantity:
- 1
- Indicated for:
- bacterial infections
- Route of administration:
- injectable
- Substance:
- cefuroxime (cephalosporin antibiotic)
- ATC
- J01DC02 — Antiinfectives for systemic use | Other beta-lactam antibacterials | Second-generation cephalosporins
Precautions:
Anaphylaxis
Risk of severe allergic reaction. Seek urgent medical help if serious symptoms occur.
Colitis / severe diarrhea
Seek medical advice if severe or persistent diarrhea occurs.
Cefuroxime is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat moderate bacterial infections. It is indicated for upper respiratory tract infections (such as sinusitis, tonsillitis, or pharyngitis), lower respiratory tract infections (bronchitis, pneumonia), urinary tract infections, otitis media, skin and soft tissue infections, as well as some bone and joint infections.
Cefuroxime works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, killing the bacteria responsible for the infection. It is available in tablet, oral suspension, or injectable solution form.
Side effects may include nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, skin rashes, or allergic reactions. In rare cases, it can cause pseudomembranous colitis or severe hypersensitivity reactions. It is contraindicated in patients with allergies to cephalosporins or penicillins.
Cefuroxime works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, killing the bacteria responsible for the infection. It is available in tablet, oral suspension, or injectable solution form.
Side effects may include nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, skin rashes, or allergic reactions. In rare cases, it can cause pseudomembranous colitis or severe hypersensitivity reactions. It is contraindicated in patients with allergies to cephalosporins or penicillins.
General data about ZINACEF 1.5g
- Substance:
- cefuroxime
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-07-2013
- Product code:
- W01137001
- Concentration:
- 1.5g
- Pharmaceutical form:
- powder for solution for injection
- Quantity:
- 1
- Product type:
- Original
- Prescription status:
- P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Pharmaceutical forms available for cefuroxime
- capsules
- tablets
- coated tablets
- film-coated tablets
- granules for oral suspension
- powder for solution for injection
- powder for solution for intramuscular / intravenous injection
- powder for solution for intravenous injection
- powder for solution for intravenous injection / infusion
- powder for solution for injection / infusion
- powder for solution / suspension for intravenous / intramuscular injection
- powder for suspension for intramuscular injection / solution for intramuscular / intraveno
- powder for suspension for intramuscular injection / solution for intravenous injection
- powder for suspension for injection or solution for intramuscular / intravenous injection
- powder for oral suspension
- powder for solution for infusion
- powder for solution for intravenous infusion
Concentrations available for cefuroxime
- 1.5g
- 125mg
- 125mg/5ml
- 1500mg
- 250mg
- 250mg/5ml
- 500mg
- 50mg
- 750mg