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Compare CEFUROXIME AXETIL (Cefuroxime axetil) and CEPHALEXIN (Cephalexin) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Cefuroxime axetil · Cephalosporin Antibiotic
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Cefuroxime axetil is an antibacterial drug [see Microbiology ( 12.4 )].
Approved for
Cephalexin, Keflex · Cephalosporin Antibiotic
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Cephalexin is a cephalosporin antibacterial drug [see Microbiology (12.4) ] .
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 22 Reddit discussions
CEFUROXIME AXETIL
13%
positive
8 threads
CEPHALEXIN
43%
positive
14 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
8 Reddit threads analysed for CEFUROXIME AXETIL
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
2 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
Hello all! 25 Y/o, 198 cm, 111 kg. No genetic disorders. Smoking 0.5 packet per day. Reflux, gastritis, high blood pressure. I have diagnosed atipical pneumonia, 03.09.2020. (Day/months/year) Doctors gave me azitromicin and favipiravir for covid. After 2 months, i had covid + test. Very mild sympto
Male/32/Asian/HK/165cm/86kg/Non-smoker/Rarely drink [once a month]. Ever since mid January, I've been experiencing pain in my pelvis. It started off as a light dull pain which evolved into a sharp ache. Now, it's just a lingering pain and I do not know what causes it or how to remedy it. Some times
My girlfriend is 28F, height 5’9, weight 165 lbs and is currently taking Cefuroxime Axetil 500mg 1 tablet twice a day. She has a UTI, and she wonders if the coffee she drinks with Stevia in the raw sugar substitute multiple times a day and night will make her UTI worse? We really appreciate your he
29/female/130 lbs./5’5/White. Diagnosed with a middle left ear infection on Tues (4/23) and immediately put on Cefuroxime Axetil (antibiotic), Arcoxia (pain relief), Phenylpropanolamine (nasal decongestant), and nasal spray. Pain is gone, ear is mostly drained - little residual pus. Currently experi
Woman, 35, Plus size, 5'9, non smoker, takes thyroxin daily. Hello everyone. I found myself with a 39°C fever 4 days before my flight to Greece. I took ibuprofen and stayed in bed, hydrating and sleeping. A few hours later the stinging ache of tonsillitis made me open my mouth and check. Indeed, I
Age: 25 Sex: Female Medication: Oral birth control Hello everyone, I recently started the antibiotic cefuroxime axetil 500mg, and i’ve never been on this medication before. I’m supposed to be on it for a month due to a chronic sinus infection. I started it 2 days ago. However, this morning I woke u
Hello everyone! [22F] I have been having a very high fever for 2 days and paracetamol always lowered it after 20-30 minutes. Now that I have started taking antibiotics ( Zinacef ) I have gotten another fever and after more than 40 minutes it is still the same. Do you think the antibiotics could pre
Hi there, I am a 30 year old male from Bangladesh and I haven't taken the vaccine yet because I am not eligible. So, 20 days ago, I had this weakness, muscleache, feverish feeling for 2-3 days with no fever (the temp only got to be 98.5F for a couple of hours for 2 days). I went to a cardiologist
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14 Reddit threads analysed for CEPHALEXIN
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
1
Avg Post Score
104 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
Threads directly comparing CEPHALEXIN to other medications
usually when a prescriber writes macrodantin 100 mg bid, i generally call them up and they're okay with changing it to macrobid 100 mg bid. but today i talked to a dr who pushed back a little bit (although still very polite and professional.) I said my usual spiel about how out of the 2, macrobid i
Tell me what would you do? The caveat is I told them we’re closing in 5 minutes and it’s not a good idea to call the Dr now (on the phone) ) to send it at our location and that there’s a 24 h pharmacy a block away. At 2 minutes she shows up and tells me Dr just sent it? And what if the line was long
I’m a 71F (5’2”, 190 lbs, non-smoker/non-drinker, no regular medications) and I’ve had recurring swelling of my eyelids since last May that has been getting worse with each flare. Both upper eyelids become red, swollen and very itchy (not painful) and more recently the skin has started to crack, wee
Hey! My wife (F29) got a blister on the pinky finger a few days ago. Initially we both thought it was just a blister, but it has progressed quite significantly now to the point where we are unsure what it is. [Here is what the pinky finger looks like](https://imgur.com/a/NAzODn0) (note: it looks sli
So, I went to urgent care on Monday since I noticed a few things were happening. My first symptom was two swollen lymph nodes on the back left side of my neck. Then a general swelling started the day after, in that area. That evening I had pretty intense chills while going to bed and the next mornin
15M, 166 cm, 84 kg(??), 11 months of Ear Infection , currently drinking Amoxiclav ​ I'm in dire need of your advice. I might also vent throughout the post because I feel frustrated at their superstitions over health. I was washing my face when a small water droplet entered my right ear i
Can someone explain the point of this to me? Assuming you're treating cellulitis. Bactrim would cover both MRSA and MSSA...keflex would cover MSSA... So if you think there is a risk of MRSA why not just do Bactrim. Or, if you think MSSA why not just do Bactrim. Why do both? I did a quick uptoda
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Both CEFUROXIME AXETIL and CEPHALEXIN belong to the Cephalosporin Antibiotic class. While they share a similar mechanism of action, differences in pharmacokinetics, dosing, and side effect profiles may make one more suitable than the other for individual patients.
CEFUROXIME AXETIL carries 4 FDA warnings. CEPHALEXIN carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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