Side effects
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. For medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor. The following are some of the more typical side effects of oral and injectable Ceftin: upset stomach, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain. Take a look at the "Ceftin Precautions" section. Ceftin has been associated with serious side effects. If you experience any side effects that bother you or do not go away, let your doctor know right away. Call 1-800-FDA-1088 to report side effects to the FDA.
Interactions
Drug interactions with ceftin (more information) More information on Ceftin (cefuroxime) Adverse reactions Drug interactions Dosage guidance During pregnancy or breastfeeding Reviews (48) Drug images Generic accessibility Second-generation cephalosporins Patient resources Advanced Reading Ceftin (Cefuroxime Oral Suspension) Ceftin (Cefuroxime Tablets) Other brands Zinacef Professional resources Prescribing Information Related treatment guides Bladder infection Bacterial infection Bronchitis Bone infection Not all possible drug interactions are listed here. Prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and herbal products, among others, may interact with cefuroxime. Tell your doctor about all of your current medications, in particular: This list is not complete. probenecid, a diuretic or "water pill," a blood thinner (warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven), or a stomach acid-reducing medication (esomeprazole, famotidine, Nexium, Pepcid, Prevacid, Prilosec, Tagamet, Zantac, and others) can be used to treat heartburn.
Contraindications
Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Ceftin affects you. If you have an allergy to Ceftin or any of its ingredients, or if you have an allergy to any other antibiotics that contain cephalosporins, do not take Ceftin. Oral: Allergic reactions and other serious side effects have been associated with Ceftin use. Injectable: Serious side effects with Ceftin have included the following: Allergic reactions. Consult your doctor right away if you experience any, or all, of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction: rash, hives, difficulty breathing or swallowing, wheezing, painful sores in the mouth or throat. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have some or all of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction: Rash Hives Difficulty breathing or swallowing Wheezing Painful sores in the mouth or throat Vaginal itching and discharge Ceftin can cause drowsiness.
Enterobacteriaceae Anaerobic bacteria Bacteroides fragilis, Many other anaerobes Atypical bacteria Mycoplasma spp. Fourth Generation Cephalosporins Oximinocephalosporins • Zwitterionic compounds Enhanced ability to cross the outer membrane of Gram negative bacteria Good affinity for the transpeptidase enzyme Low affinity for some b-lactamases Active vs. Gram +ve cocci and a broad array of Gram -ve bacteria Active vs. P. aeruginosa • 21 Fourth Generation Cephalosporins include cefepime (parenteral). They form the major component of the cell wall of mycolata species. Other anaerobic Gram-positive and Gram negative bacteria Atypical bacteria Rickettsia spp.
Enlarged tissues, abnormal growths, scar tissue, and structural abnormalities can block the sinuses and contribute to recurrent and chronic sinus infections. Flonase (fluticasone) Nasacort (triamcinolone acetonide) Will Flonase or Nasacort Allergy Sprays Relieve Your Cold Symptoms? Drink lots of fluids and get plenty of rest.
Although pseudomembranous colitis (see Signs & Symptoms, Appendix F) rarely occurs, this potentially life-threatening complication should be ruled out as the cause of diarrhea during and after antibiotic therapy. Monitor for manifestations of hypersensitivity (see Appendix F). Lab tests: Perform culture and sensitivity tests before initiation of therapy and periodically during therapy if indicated.
Do not store in the bathroom or near a sink. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Advair Diskus (fluticasone/salmeterol) Aspirin Cipro (ciprofloxacin) Diclofenac Diflucan (fluconazole) Fish Oil (omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids) Ibuprofen Lisinopril Mucinex (guaifenesin) Multivitamin Nexium (esomeprazole) Prednisone Prilosec (omeprazole) Proventil HFA (albuterol) Synthroid (levothyroxine) Trazodone Tylenol (acetaminophen) Vicodin (acetaminophen/hydrocodone) Xanax (alprazolam) Zyrtec (cetirizine) This is not a finished list of interactions.
It can be found under the brand names of – Moxatag and Amoxil. In addition, it is believed to be safe during pregnancy. Clindamycin may interact in a negative way with the following medications: sodium picosulfate; erythromycin; primaquine; pancuronium (an aminosteroid muscle relaxant); mivacurium; doxacurium; atracurium; mycophenolate.
Tonsillitis is a contagious infection with symptoms of bad breath, snoring, congestion, headache, hoarseness, laryngitis, and coughing up blood. There are two types of tonsillitis, acute and chronic. Treatment of tonsillitis and adenoids include antibiotics, over-the-counter medications, and home remedies to relieve pain and inflammation, for example, saltwater gargle, slippery elm throat lozenges, sipping warm beverages and eating frozen foods (ice cream, popsicles), serrapeptase, papain, and andrographism Some people with chronic tonsillitis may need surgery (tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy). Tonsillitis can be caused by acute infection of the tonsils, and several types of bacteria or viruses (for example, strep throat or mononucleosis). Acute tonsillitis lasts from 1-2 weeks while chronic tonsillitis can last from months to years.