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Compare CEFUROXIME (Cefuroxime) and CEFUROXIME AXETIL (Cefuroxime axetil) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Cefuroxime · Cephalosporin Antibiotic
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Cefuroxime axetil · Cephalosporin Antibiotic
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Cefuroxime axetil is an antibacterial drug [see Microbiology ( 12.4 )].
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Based on 23 Reddit discussions
CEFUROXIME
40%
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15 threads
CEFUROXIME AXETIL
13%
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8 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
15 Reddit threads analysed for CEFUROXIME
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Mixed
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Avg Post Score
12 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
Hello, my name is Daniel and I'm 19 years old. I'm 1.82 cm and around 70 kgs, which is around 6 ft 154 lbs. I'm a smoker, I've been smoking for about 4 to 5 years and I also have asthma. I've followed a treatment when I was around 9-10 years old for it, I had the luck to stumble upon a really good p
Per package insert, cefuroxime tablets are not supposed to be crushed or chewed. The reason behind this is persistent bitter/bad taste. Our formulary only has 500mg tabs. What are your thoughts on splitting the tab given it’s not recommended due to the bitterness? No safety concerns noted in package
Had an Rx for Azithromycin 250mg bd for 5 days. Patient indicated this was for a kidney infection. I asked if it was an STI but was assured it was a kidney infection. I rang the prescriber thinking it may be a mistake and they wanted Cefuroxime instead (Zinnat instead of zithromax) But no, correct m
So we have this elderly tech challenged temp lady with "hospital experience" at our LTC who only checks filled prescriptions. We stopped letting her verify antibiotic IV's because she keeps acting like it's acute care and wants to check CrCl on every other order and ends up disrupting workflow even
Can we as pharmacist alter a script without calling provider? Example today. Cefuroxime 250mg/5mL susp The solution does not exist in a generic. Can I change the cefuroxime 250 mg tab without verbal approval? Also. —Changing tabs to capsules? The RX is written for 5 mg but only 10 mg available, can
* Age: 86 * Sex: Male * Height: 172 - 178 cm * Weight: 54 kilograms * Race: not sure (Indian) * Duration of complaint: \~1 week * Location (Geographic): India * Location (on body): not applicable? * Recreational drug use: none since at least 1.5 decades. Smoked cigarettes for 5-10 years before that.
Hi all, I am 32 years old, female, around 120 pounds, nonsmoker/social drinker. No health issues besides a UTI that I have been fighting off since January (currently on Cefuroxime 500/ 2X a day for 5 days, have taken Monurol 3X as well)....I just saw a urologist who put me on a treatment plan which
Hello! I am a 23-year-old Black female, no significant past medical history So I tested positive for strep on 05/27 and started and completed a 10-day course of amoxicillin. I began feeling better by day 2 or 3 of the amoxicillin but still completed the full course. On the morning of 06/10 (4 days
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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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Both CEFUROXIME and CEFUROXIME AXETIL 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 is administered via Intravenous or Intramuscular, whereas CEFUROXIME AXETIL uses Oral. Route of administration can affect onset of action and patient adherence.
CEFUROXIME carries 3 FDA warnings. CEFUROXIME AXETIL carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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