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Cefuroxime

Clinically reviewed by MedNext Clinical Team. Last reviewed 1 January 2026. See our editorial policy and correction policy.

5 brand names

Indications

  • Susceptible infections due to Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
  • Hospital-acquired pneumonia
  • Cellulitis, Erysipelas

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Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available
🤱Breastfeeding guidance available
🫘Renal impairment guidance
⚠️Requires renal dose adjustment

Cautions

® intracameral injection With intracameral use Combined operations with cataract surgery (in adults); complicated cataracts (in adults); reduced corneal endothelial cells (less than 2000) (in adults);

Side Effects

cephalosporins Common or very common Abdominal pain; diarrhoea; dizziness; eosinophilia; headache; leucopenia; nausea; neutropenia; pseudomembranous e...

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Brand Names

Ceftum(IN)Supacef(IN)+ 3 more in app
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset

Last reviewed: 2026

Reviewer: MedNext Clinical Team

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