Cefuroxime Orion Pharma
Cefuroxime Orion Pharma is an antibiotic used to treat infections by killing bacteria.
Form
injektio/infuusiokuiva-aine liuosta/suspensiota varten
Strength
1.5 g
Active Ingredient
Cefuroxime sodium
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
The usual daily dose for adults and adolescents is 750 mg to 1.5 g.
Method
A doctor or nurse usually gives this medicine as an infusion (drip into a vein) or as an injection into a vein or muscle. The daily dose is divided into 2 to 4 administrations.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 6 grams.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Pain, swelling, and redness at the injection site or along a vein.
- •Increased liver enzyme levels (seen in blood tests).
- •Changes in white blood cell count (neutropenia or eosinophilia, seen in blood tests).
- •Decrease in red blood cells (anemia, seen in blood tests).
RARE
- •Rash, itchy bumpy rash (hives).
- •Diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain.
- •Decrease in white blood cells (leukopenia, seen in blood tests).
- •Increased bilirubin level (a substance produced by the liver, seen in blood tests).
- •Positive Coombs' test (seen in blood tests).
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to cefuroxime, other cephalosporin antibiotics, or any other ingredients.
- Tell your doctor if you have had a severe skin rash, peeling skin, blisters, or mouth sores after taking cefuroxime or other cephalosporin antibiotics.
- Inform your doctor if you have had a severe allergic reaction to other beta-lactam antibiotics (like penicillin).
- Seek immediate medical help if you develop severe allergic reactions such as a raised itchy rash, swelling of the face or mouth, or difficulty breathing.
- Seek immediate medical help if you develop severe skin reactions such as a widespread rash with blisters, peeling skin, fever, or swollen lymph nodes.
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- Be aware of fungal infections (like thrush) which can occur with this medicine, especially if used for a long time.
- Watch for severe diarrhea with blood or mucus, stomach pain, and fever; tell your doctor immediately if this happens.
- Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking, especially aminoglycoside antibiotics, diuretics (like furosemide), probenecid, and oral anticoagulants, as they can interact with Cefuroxime Orion Pharma.
- This medicine can make birth control pills less effective; use another form of birth control (like condoms) while taking this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
- Do not drive or operate machines if you feel unwell.
- If you need blood or urine tests, tell the person taking the sample that you are on Cefuroxime Orion Pharma, as it can affect test results.