Question 1

the doctor prescribe this medicine cefuroxime zegen 500 mg. whats wrong with me?

Accepted Answer

Cefzin: Is antibiotic for treatment of bronchitis, skin infections, urinary tract infections.

Question 2

i've got pneumonia and my doctor prescribed ceftin (cefuroxime).how fast does this medicine will work?

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Depends: A lot depends or organism bacteria or mycoplasma or viral. If organism susceptible to antibiotic should start to feel better in 3 days. Some times complications of pneumonia such as empyema and extent of consolidation in lung enter into time of healing. Sometimes there can be progression because of lack of sensitivity of organism to antibiotic. Radiographs often define extent of the problem.

Question 3

is there a drug interaction for ceftin (cefuroxime) and omeprazole? i am on ceftin (cefuroxime) 2x daily and omeprazole 40mg daily.  can they be taken together?

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Med interactions: According to a drug interaction check, the absorption level of the Ceftin (cefuroxime) may be affected by lowered stomach acid which is what  omeprazole does.  It appears that any medication that lowers the acid would have this affect (for example, Zantac or Pepcid). This would reduce the effectiveness of the Ceftin (cefuroxime).  You may want to discuss this with the doctor who prescribed the Ceftin (cefuroxime) or your pharmacist.

Question 4

what to do if i have pneumonia and my doctor prescribed ceftin (cefuroxime). any idea how fast this medicine will work?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Get better if bacterial infection. Ceftin (cefuroxime) belongs to cephalosporin antibiotic group. .Ceftin (cefuroxime) is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening forms. If organsim sensitive should start to feel better in week. May take weeks to fully recuperate. Time depends on kind of organism and its suceptibility to antibiotic. Some people have allergies to antibiotics.

Question 5

i was prescribed ondansetron 4 mg and cefuroxime 500 mg as i have pyelonephritis. i have developed a headache since taking my first doses of both drugs. can i safely take acetaminophen 1000 mg for relief?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, you can take tylenol for the headache and you should consider holding off ondansetron unless you throw up the antibiotic without it. Good luck.

Question 6

i pee a lot. i think i have a uti. i have used augumentin and rocephin (ceftriaxone). almost done with cefuroxime drugs. but i still pee a lot. what can i take?

Accepted Answer

That is quite a: Bit of treatment for a uti. If symptoms have persisted need further work up and potential urologic evaluation rather than "shotgun" antibiotics.

Question 7

had a sinus/ear infection since 5/23. was given azithromycin & augmentin, neither drug was effective. i am taking ceftin, (cefuroxime) is this more effective?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic treatment: If you have had a poor response to these three potent antibiocs, you should make an appointment with an ENT specialist for further evaluation.

Question 8

what is cefuroxime?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic: It is an antibiotic used for certain types of infections.

Question 9

can norflox be combined with cefuroxime in use?

Accepted Answer

I see no: reasons why not but your question should be directed to the prescribing  Health Professional... these are powerful antibiotics!

Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 10

what are the foods that i should avoid while taking cefuroxime?

Accepted Answer

No foods: No foods should cause a problem, but some medications can decrease the levels you develop which may make it less effective. These include antacids, acid blockers, antiinflammatories like advil, (ibuprofen) and calcium supplements.

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The doctor prescribe this medicine cefuroxime zegen 500 mg. whats wrong with me?

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I've got pneumonia and my doctor prescribed ceftin (cefuroxime).how fast does this medicine will work?

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Is there a drug interaction for ceftin (cefuroxime) and omeprazole? i am on ceftin (cefuroxime) 2x daily and omeprazole 40mg daily. can they be taken together?

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What to do if i have pneumonia and my doctor prescribed ceftin (cefuroxime). any idea how fast this medicine will work?

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I was prescribed ondansetron 4 mg and cefuroxime 500 mg as i have pyelonephritis. i have developed a headache since taking my first doses of both drugs. can i safely take acetaminophen 1000 mg for relief?

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I pee a lot. i think i have a uti. i have used augumentin and rocephin (ceftriaxone). almost done with cefuroxime drugs. but i still pee a lot. what can i take?

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Had a sinus/ear infection since 5/23. was given azithromycin & augmentin, neither drug was effective. i am taking ceftin, (cefuroxime) is this more effective?

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What is cefuroxime?

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Can norflox be combined with cefuroxime in use?

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What are the foods that i should avoid while taking cefuroxime?

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