Pregnancy Interaction

• When recommended, it is usually safe during pregnancy.
• There have been no reports of serious adverse effects on the fetus from cefuroxime.
• Should only be used when absolutely necessary.
• Breastfeeding is safe because only little amounts go into the milk.

Faq For Medicine

Q1. What is the purpose of Cefkem 500mg?

Utilized for:

Infections of the throat and tonsils

Sinusitis

Pneumonia and bronchitis

Infections of the urinary tract

Infections affecting the skin and soft tissue

Infections of the ear

Gonorrhea

Early stage of Lyme disease

Q2: Is it okay to take it on an empty stomach?

Better to take after a meal for better absorption.

Q3. When will I start to feel better?

The symptoms get better in 48 to 72 hours.

Q4. Does it make you have loose stools?

Yes, most antibiotics can cause mild diarrhea.

Q5: Is it okay to use for fever?

Yes, but only if the fever is caused by a bacterial infection.

Expert Advice

• Take it twice a day, after meals, or as directed.
• To avoid antibiotic resistance, finish the whole course.
• Do not take for viral diseases like the flu or cold.
• If you get a rash, swelling, itching, or difficulties breathing, stop and consult a doctor right once (you may have an allergy).
• Probiotics and yogurt might help with diarrhea.
• Keep this medication and antacids at least two hours apart.

 Side Effects

• Often:
• Diarrhea
• Feeling sick
• Throwing up
• Pain in the stomach
• Headache
• Gas
• Dizzy
• A mild rash
• Not as common but serious:
• Very bad diarrhea (C. difficile colitis)
• Reactions to allergies
• Problems with the liver
• Counts of blood that are low (rare)
• Very unusual, but severe skin responses

 How it works

• Cefuroxime stops bacteria from making their cell walls.
• This kills the microorganisms (bactericidal).
• Works against a lot of gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms.

Medicine Interaction

• Be careful when using with:
• Antacids lower absorption; wait two hours between doses.
• Probenecid raises the levels of cefuroxime.
• Warfarin - higher chance of bleeding
• Diuretics may put more stress on the kidneys.
• Don't mix other antibiotics unless your doctor says to.
• Tell your doctor if you are taking:
• Medications for high blood pressure
• Medications for diabetes
• Immunosuppressants

 How to Use

• Take 1 tablet twice a day, or as instructed.
• For optimal absorption, take with meals.
• Take with water and swallow whole.
• Daily, at the same time.
• Don't miss any doses and take the full course.

 Uses / indications

• Infections of the throat (pharyngitis, tonsillitis)
• Sinusitis
• Bronchitis and pneumonia
• Infections affecting the skin and soft tissue
• Infections of the urinary tract (UTIs)
• Otitis media (ear infections)
• Infections that spread through sex, like gonorrhea
• Lyme disease (early stage)
• Preventing infections after surgery (in some situations)