Description
Cefuroxime 500mg Tablets
Cefuroxime 500mg Tablets are prescribed to patients who are suffering from severe bacterial infections in various parts of the body such as the urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue, blood, lungs, etc., and this tablet is also used after surgery to prevent infections. Cefuroxime belongs to a class of antibiotics that kills bacteria and prevents the growth of bacteria by preventing them from developing a bacterial protective covering that required them for surviving.
Side-effects of Cefuroxime 500mg Tablets
While taking Cefuroxime 500mg Tablets one can feel some common side-effects. Side-effects caused by this tablet remains active till the course is over and then goes away. Here are the side-effects of this Tablet:
- Rash,
- Vomiting,
- Allergic reaction,
- Increased liver enzymes,
- Nausea,
- Injection site reaction,
- Diarrhea, etc.
Hence, these are some common side-effects caused by this tablet. These side-effects don’t need any special medical attention.
Precautions:
One should take this Cefuroxime 500mg Tablets with several cautions listed below:
- Never consume alcohol while using Cefuroxime.
- Women who are breastfeeding should take this tablet only after telling their doctor the same as Cefuroxime passes through the breast milk and may cause side effects in a child who is breastfed.
- You should tell your doctor if you get pregnant while using this tablet as there are not enough studies done in this direction.
- Never discontinue taking this medicine until the full-prescribed course is completed. As if the patient stops taking this medicine early then it may allow bacteria to grow quickly that relapse the infection
