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what is the definition or description of: cefuroxime allergy?

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Cefuroxime allergy: Allergies occur when the immune system produces antibodies in reaction to allergens.  "Life-threatening allergic reaction called anaphylaxis in which you may have trouble breathing, your throat closes up, and your skin breaks out into hives. Swelling of the face, including eyes, lips, mouth, tongue, and throat."  REF:   https://www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/cefuroxime

Question 2

is cefuroxime safe in patients with penicillin allergy??

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Probably safe: Cefuroxime and other drugs in its class (cephalosporins) are chemically related to penicillin, but almost all penicillin-allergic patients can take them safely. However, check with your doctor if you had a truly life threatening penicillin allergy (e.g. anaphylactic shock, angioedema with trouble breaking, etc).

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: ceftin (cefuroxime) allergy?

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Ceftin allergy: Ceftin (cefuroxime)  a cephalosporin antibiotic used in the treatment of bacterial infections.  Allergic reactions occur when your body produces antibodies to substance that are harmless to most.  Reactions may be mild to severe.  For info on potential adverse reactions see: http://www.rxlist.com/ceftin-side-effects-drug-center.htm

Question 4

what number of days should i take zinacef (cefuroxime axetil) anibiotic?

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More information: Well the question is 'what' are you taking the antibiotic for? The doctor who prescribed the medication should have some kind of 'plan' in mind for you...  We like to follow the axiom - 'treat until better' which for some people means a week, others 10 days, or possibly much longer. It's important to be monitored for side effects AND to make sure a good result is achieved. So please check with doc

Question 5

how many days should i take zinacef (cefuroxime axetil)?

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5-10: Zinacef (cefuroxime axetil) (cefuroxime) has many indications for treating various infections but is usually prescribed for between 5 and 10 days.

Question 6

how many days should i take zinacef (cefuroxime axetil) (antibiotic)?

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Depends: That depends on why you're taking it.  Duration of treatment depends on the infection.  In general you should take it for the amount of time prescribed.

Question 7

is it safe to get pregnant if you are taking cefuroxime(zinacef (cefuroxime axetil) 250mg,2x a day for 7 days) for uti?

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Cefuroxime and pregn: Cefuroxime is pregnancy category B which means it is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy.

Question 8

what is done for cefuroxime toxicity?

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Symptomatic : Treatment depends on the severity of the reaction.  After stopping the medication the symptoms of the reaction need to be treated.  Treatment varies depending on the clinical findings.

Question 9

whats are the side effects of cefuroxime?

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Some severe: Mostly stomach cramps and diarrhea for some people but people can have a severe allergic reaction, which causes breathing trouble and can even cause death, rarely seizures, a severe skin condition called toxic epidermal necrolysis and steven-johnson's syndrome. Most people do not have any trouble with it. I always recommend eating yogurt with an active culture to help the stomach issues.

Question 10

could cefuroxime affect menstrual cycles?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: The antibiotic should not affect your cycle, that being said, any antibiotic could affect a cycle. I e, why was it being used?

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