cef·ur·ox·ime

(sĕf′yo͝or-ŏk′sēm′)

A broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic, C₁₆H₁₆N₄O₈S, given orally or parenterally to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including early Lyme disease.

[cefur- (blend of ceph(alosporin) and fur(an)) + ox(y)- + alteration of imino (influenced by -ine or -ide).]

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Noun

cefuroxime - a cephalosporin that can be given parenterally (trade name Zinacef) or orally by tablets (trade name Ceftin); indicated for infections of the lungs or throat or ears or urinary tract or meninges

Ceftin, Zinacef

cephalosporin, Mefoxin - one of several broad spectrum antibiotic substances obtained from fungi and related to penicillin (trade names Mefoxin); addition of side chains has produced semisynthetic antibiotics with greater antibacterial activity

Translations

cefuroxim

cefuroxime

n cefuroxima

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(2) Cefuroxime, moxifloxacin and vancomycin are the preferred antibiotics for cataract surgery.

Development of Retinal Infarct Due to Intracameral Cefuroxime Injection Following Complicated Cataract Surgery

Majority of gram negative isolates in our study were found resistant to Ampicillin, Gentamycin, Amoxyclav, Ampicillin + Sulbactam, Cefuroxime and TMP + SMZ.

A STUDY OF BACTERIOLOGICAL PROFILE AND ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITY PATTERNS AMONG CULTURE POSITIVE URINARY TRACT INFECTION IN FEBRILE CHILDREN

In one study, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons reported that the use of intracameral cefuroxime reduces the risk of endophthalmitis by 4.92-fold (2,3).

Effect of Intracameral Ophthalmic Cefuroxime Solution (Aprokam[R]) in the Prophylaxis of Cataract Surgery in Patients with Keratoplasty

For example, the cheapest branded cefuroxime axetil (500 mg) (antibiotic) in the market is almost three times cheaper than its JAS price.

A cost analysis of the Jan Aushadhi Scheme in India

Intravenous cefuroxime treatment was administered and intravenous insulin infusion was started for hyperglycemia.

Unexpected Etiology of Pure Macroscopic Hematuria: Emphysematous Cystitis

She completed a 14-day course of cefuroxime. Repeat CT scan after seven weeks of Foley decompression showed complete resolution (Fig.

Severe emphysematous cystitis: images in urology

Zinacef (Cefuroxime Sodium) is indicated for the treatment of patients with infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated organisms in lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin and skin-structure infections, septicemia, meningitis, gonorrhea, and bone and joint infections.

IGI Laboratories Buys Three Concordia Injectable Products for USD 10m

According to the company, Zinacef (Cefuroxime Sodium) is indicated for the treatment of patients with infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated organisms in lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin and skin-structure infections, septicemia, meningitis, gonorrhea and bone and joint infections.

IGI Laboratories buys three commercial injectable products for USD10m cash

Penicillin-G 100 units; Streptomycin 10pg; Tetracycline 30pg; Am picillin 10pg; Gentamicin 10pg; Ciprofloxacin 5pg; Ceftriaxone 30pg; Cephalexin 30pg; Chloramphenicol 30pg; Cefuroxime 30pg; Norfloxacin 10pg; Co-trimoxazole 25pg.

Isolation and antibiotic sensitivity of uterine microbial pathogens a study of 30 endometritis affected mares

Amoxicillin + Clavulanate Potassium 400 mg/ 57 mg per 5 ml Oral Suspension; Cefuroxime Axetil (Cefuroxime) 250 mg/ 5 ml Oral Suspension and Cefdinir 250 mg/ 5 ml Oral Suspension.

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