Cefuroxime

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Half-life
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1–2 h

Spectrum of action
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Branhamella catarrhalis, Enterobacter sakazakii, E. coli, Haemophilus spp., Hafnia alvei, Klebsiella spp., Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Proteus mirabilis, Providenia spp., Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., Staphylococcus spp.

Indication
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Respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin and soft tissue infections, acute uncomplicated gonorrhoea.

Dosage and method of use
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  • 2-3 times 750-1,500 mg/day i.v.
  • Children: 50-100 mg/kg bw/day in 3 sessions.
  • Gonorrhoea: 1500 mg in 2 sessions of 750 mg each, bilaterally intraglutaeally.

Preparations
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Cefuroxime, Elobact, Zinacef, Tinate

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Cephalosporins;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020