Cefirion
Cefirion is an antibiotic that helps your body fight infections by killing bacteria.
Form
injektio-/infuusiokuiva-aine liuosta varten
Strength
1.5 g
Active Ingredient
Cefuroxime sodium
Manufacturer
Qilu Pharma Spain S.L.
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide the right dose for you or your child. Typically, adults and adolescents receive 750 mg to 1.5 g per day, and children receive 30-100 mg per kg of body weight per day.
Method
A doctor or nurse will give this medicine as an injection into a vein or muscle, or as a slow drip into a vein.
Important
The maximum daily dose for adults and adolescents is 6 grams.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Pain, swelling, and redness at the injection site.
- •Changes in liver tests (increased liver enzymes).
- •Changes in white blood cell count (fewer certain types of white blood cells).
- •Decrease in red blood cells (anemia).
RARE
- •Rash, itching, or hives.
- •Diarrhea, nausea, or stomach pain.
- •Decrease in white blood cells (leukopenia).
- •Increased bilirubin levels (a substance produced by the liver).
- •Positive Coombs test (a blood test).
- •Fungal infections, such as thrush.
- •Fever.
- •Severe diarrhea, possibly with blood or mucus, and stomach pain.
- •Inflammation of the kidneys or blood vessels.
- •Red blood cells breaking down too quickly (hemolytic anemia).
- •Rash with blisters and target-like spots (erythema multiforme).
- •Decrease in platelets (thrombocytopenia).
- •Increase in blood urea and creatinine levels.
Important Warnings
- Tell your doctor if you are allergic to cefuroxime, other cephalosporin antibiotics, or penicillin.
- Seek immediate medical help if you get a severe rash, peeling skin, blisters, or sores in your mouth.
- Inform your doctor or nurse that you are taking Cefirion if you have blood or urine tests, as it can affect the results.
- Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking, including over-the-counter ones.
- Do not drive or use machines if you feel unwell after taking this medicine.