Cefuroxime Kalceks
Cefuroxime Kalceks is an antibiotic that kills bacteria and treats infections in adults and children.
Form
injektio-/infuusiokuiva-aine liuosta varten
Strength
1500 mg
Active Ingredient
Cefuroxime sodium
Manufacturer
Kalceks AS
How to Use
Dosage
Adults and adolescents usually receive 750–1500 mg two, three, or four times a day.
Method
A doctor or nurse will give this medicine as a drip or injection directly into a vein, or as an injection into a muscle.
Important
No more than 6 grams per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Pain, swelling, and redness at the injection site or around a vein.
- •Increased liver test values in blood tests.
- •Changes in the number of white blood cells in blood tests.
- •Decrease in red blood cells (anemia) in blood tests.
RARE
- •Rash, itchy bumpy rash (hives).
- •Diarrhea, nausea, or stomach pain.
- •Decrease in white blood cells in blood tests.
- •Increased bilirubin levels in blood tests.
- •Positive Coombs test in blood tests.
- •Fungal infections, such as thrush, especially with long-term treatment.
- •Fever.
- •Inflammation of the kidneys or blood vessels.
- •Rapid breakdown of red blood cells (hemolytic anemia).
- •Decrease in blood platelets in blood tests.
- •Increased urea and creatinine levels in blood tests.
Important Warnings
- Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to cephalosporin antibiotics or other similar antibiotics (like penicillins).
- Seek immediate medical attention if you develop a severe rash, peeling skin, blisters, or sores in your mouth. These can be signs of a serious allergic reaction.
- If you are allergic to lidocaine, you should not receive this medicine if it's prepared with lidocaine for a muscle injection.
- This medicine can make birth control pills less effective. Use extra birth control, like condoms, and ask your doctor for advice.
- Tell your doctor or nurse if you are having blood or urine tests, as this medicine can affect the results.
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- Do not drive or operate machinery if you do not feel well.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you develop severe diarrhea with blood or mucus, severe stomach pain, or fever.