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Ceftin
Ceftin, (cefuroxime axetil) is a cephalosporin class
antibiotic medication, used to treat many different bacterial infections such as
bronchitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, ear infections, skin infections, gonorrhea,
and urinary tract infections. Cefuroxime Axetil is the
generic form of Ceftin.
Uses of Ceftin
Ceftin is used to treat many different types of
bacterial infections such as bronchitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, ear
infections, skin infections, gonorrhea, and urinary tract infections.
Ceftin
Directions
Take each dose of
Ceftin with a full glass of
water. Ceftin can be taken on an empty stomach or with food or milk if it
causes stomach upset. Take all of the Ceftin that has been prescribed for
you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may start to improve
before the infection is completely treated. Do not take Ceftin at the same
time as antacids (e.g., Tums, Maalox, Rolaids, others) or other medications
taken to reduce stomach acid such as cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB,
others), famotidine (Pepcid, Pepcid AC, Pepcid RPD, others),
ranitidine(Zantac, others), or nizatidine (Axid, others) unless otherwise
directed by your doctor. Antacids and stomach acid reducers may reduce the
effectiveness of Ceftin.
Ceftin
Precautions
Do not take
Ceftin at the same time as antacids
(e.g., Tums, Maalox, Rolaids, others) or other medications taken to reduce
stomach acid such as cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB, others), famotidine (Pepcid,
Pepcid AC, Pepcid RPD, others), ranitidine(Zantac, others), or nizatidine (Axid,
others) unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Antacids and stomach acid
reducers may reduce the effects of Ceftin. Before taking Ceftin, tell your
doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: probenecid (Benemid);
a loop diuretic (water pill) such as furosemide, bumetanide (Bumex),
torsemide (Demadex), or ethacrynic acid (Edecrin); warfarin (Coumadin); or
another antibiotic.
Side Effects of
Ceftin
If you experience any of the following serious
side effects, stop taking
Ceftin and immediately seek emergency medical
attention or contact your doctor immediately:
- severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea;
- an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling
of the lips, face, or tongue; hives; or a rash);
- unusual
bleeding or bruising
- rash, redness, or itching;
- mucous or blood in the stool;
- or Other, less serious side effects may also
occur.
Continue to take the medication and talk to your physician if you
experience any of the following:
- mild nausea or diarrhea,
- or yeast infection of the mouth or vagina.
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