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Generic: cefuroxime View All Brands Ceftin, Cefuroxime Axetil A second generation cephalosporin - It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What may interact with this medicine? antacids diurectics other antibiotics probenecid warfarin This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medicine? Tell your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve or if you get new symptoms. Do not treat diarrhea with over the counter products. Contact your doctor if you have diarrhea that lasts more than 2 days or if it is severe and watery. This medicine can interfere with some urine glucose tests. If you use such tests, talk with your health care professional. If you are being treated for a sexually transmitted disease, avoid sexual contact until you have finished your treatment. Your sexual partner may also need treatment. What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue dark urine difficulty breathing fever irregular heartbeat or chest pain redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth seizures unusual bleeding or bruising unusually weak or tired white patches or sores in the mouth Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): diarrhea gas or heartburn headache nausea, vomiting vaginal itching This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1- 800- FDA- 1088.
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