Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

are either cefuroxime or novalgin sulfa based medications? if i'm allergic to amoxicillin would either of these cause problems?

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Allergy: Neither of those compounds are sulfa based.  Patients with allergy to penicillin derivatives are said to have up to a 5% incidence of reactions to cephalosporins, although whether that is direct cross allergenicity is in question. Don't know what problems you are referring to.

Question 6

is the medication ceftin (cefuroxime) a mild or major antibiotic  for sinus infections?

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That depends....: Ceftin (cefuroxime axetil) is a 2nd generation cephalosporin antibiotic (there are 4 generations now).  It is commonly given for infections across the lungs, sinuses, gut, and skin.  Mild or major, depends on perspective but overall i would say that antibiotics are over-prescribed.  The key at this point is to finish the course you were given.

Question 7

hi i have been given medication,cefuroxime 500mg for 2x 7 days;i did repeat urinalysis today i am  20wks pregnant. repeat urinalysis results is:color: light yellow; character: hazy: albumin: negative; bilirubin: negative; pus cells:8-10; rbc:0-2: e. cells

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What's the question?: If a woman has a bladder infection (typical UTI or urinary tract infection) that involves the bladder and has not spread to the kidneys, then taking oral antibiotics is the usual treatment. The patient should be feeling better by the next day, but does need to finish the course of treatment. If a urine culture was sent to the lab, the doctor or his staff will be able to see what the cause was.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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

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

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

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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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Are either cefuroxime or novalgin sulfa based medications? if i'm allergic to amoxicillin would either of these cause problems?

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Is the medication ceftin (cefuroxime) a mild or major antibiotic for sinus infections?

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Hi i have been given medication,cefuroxime 500mg for 2x 7 days;i did repeat urinalysis today i am 20wks pregnant. repeat urinalysis results is:color: light yellow; character: hazy: albumin: negative; bilirubin: negative; pus cells:8-10; rbc:0-2: e. cells

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

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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