Zinacef Tablets Usage And Safety
Dosage
Cefuroxime Sodium
Side Effects
Blood and lymphatic system disorders : Common Neutropenia, eosinophilia. Uncommon : Leukopenia, decreased haemoglobin concentration, positive Coomb?s test. Rare Thrombocytopenia . Very rare Haemolytic anaemia. Immune system disorders Hypersensitivity reactions including Uncommon Skin rash, urticaria and pruritus. Rare Drug fever. Very rare Interstitial nephritis, anaphylaxis, cutaneous vasculitis. Gastrointestinal disorders Uncommon Gastrointestinal disturbance. Very rare Pseudomembranous colitis . Hepatobiliary disorders Common Transient rise in liver enzymes. Uncommon Transient rise in bilirubin.
Drug Interactions
Slight interference with copper reduction methods (Benedict?s, Fehling?s, Clinitest) may be observed. However, this should not lead to false-positive results, as may be experienced with some other cephalosporins , oral contraceptives .
Indication
It is indicated for the treatment of infections before the infecting organism has been identified or when caused by sensitive bacteria .
When not to Use
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics.