Cefuroxime
CEFUROXIME
Overview:
Cefuroxime is an antibiotic that is applied to a broad group of bacterial infections. It aids in combating pulmonary, throat, ear, urinary, skin and soft tissue infections. Cefuroxime prevents the increase of bacteria in growth to relieve symptoms and accelerate the recovery process. It is an antibiotic of a kind known as cephalosporin.
Classification: Second generation cephalosporin antibiotic.
Uses:
Applicable in lung and chest infection like bronchitis and pneumonia.
In case of throat, sinus and ear infection.
UTIs can be treated with this.
Prescribed by the doctor sometimes in the case of bone, joint or abdominal infections.
How It Works:
Cefuroxime acts by not allowing bacteria to develop the protective walls that the bacteria require to survive. In their absence, the bacteria is degraded, and the immunity of the body eliminates infection.
Dosage: As prescribed by doctor
Side Effects:
Some people may experience:
Light stomach discomfort, nausea or diarrhea.
Headache or dizziness
Mild skin rash or itching
Should there be any severe allergic reaction, i.e. swelling, difficulty breathing or severe rash, notify concerned doctor.
Precautions:
Inform your doctor when you are allergic to Cefuroxime, penicillin, or other antibiotics. Your medication can be switched in case of kidney/liver problems. Consult your doctor in case of severe or persistent diarrhea. Use Cefuroxime as prescribed and follow them to the end.
Disclaimer: This information is purely educational and is not to be used in the place of medical advice. When taking Cefuroxime, always take the advice of your doctor.
Clavulanic Acid
CLAVULANIC ACID
Overview
It is an antibiotic that helps your body fight infections caused by bacteria. It is used to treat infections of the lungs (e.g., pneumonia), ear, nasal sinus, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue. It will not work for viral infections such as the common cold.
Classification
Antibiotics
Uses
Amoxicillin and clavulanate combination is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body (eg, ear, lungs, sinus, skin, urinary tract)
How it works
Clavulanic acid inactivates some beta-lactamase enzymes that are produced by bacteria, therefore preventing enzymatic destruction of amoxicillin. This helps to treat a variety of bacterial infections which would otherwise be resistant to antibiotics without the addition of clavulanic acid.
Dosage
As directed by the physician
Precautions
You should not use amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium if you have severe kidney disease, if you have had liver problems or jaundice while taking this medicine previously, or if you are allergic to any penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotic, such as Amoxil, Ceftin, Cefzil, Levaquin, Moxatag, Omnicef, and others.
If you switch from one tablet form to another (regular, chewable, or extended-release tablet), take only the new tablet form and strength prescribed for you. Amoxicillin and clavulanate may not be as effective or could be harmful if you do not use the exact tablet form your doctor has prescribed.
Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium can make birth control pills less effective. Ask your doctor about using a non-hormone method of birth control (such as a condom, diaphragm, spermicide) to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
Side effects
Call your doctor at once if you have:
severe stomach pain, diarrhea that is watery or bloody (even if it occurs months after your last dose);
pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, confusion or weakness;
loss of appetite, upper stomach pain;
little or no urination; or
easy bruising or bleeding.
Common amoxicillin and clavulanate side effects may include:
nausea, vomiting; diarrhea;
rash, itching;
vaginal itching or discharge; or
diaper rash.
Disclaimer
This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice and proper dosage.
