Cefuroxime

General

• Type: 2nd generation cephalosporin
• Dosage Forms: PO
• Common Trade Names: Ceftin

Adult Dosing

Mild-Moderate Bacterial infections

• 250-500 mg PO bid x5-10 days

Steptococcal Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis

• 250 mg PO bid x10 days

Acute Maxillary Sinusitis

• 250 mg PO bid x10 days; Info: not recommended per IDSA guidelines

Uncomplicated Gonococcal Infections

• 1000 mg PO x1; Info: for infections of cervix, urethra, rectum; dual tx for chlamydial co-infection recommended

Early Lyme Disease

• 500 mg PO bid x20 days

Renal Dosing

• no adjustment; HD: give dose after dialysis, no supplement; PD: no supplement

Hepatic Dosing

• not defined

Special Populations

• Pregnancy:
• Lactation:
• Renal Dosing
  • Adult
  • Pediatric
• Hepatic Dosing
  • Adult
  • Pediatric

Contraindications

• Allergy to class/drug

Pharmacology

• Half-life:
• Metabolism:
• Excretion:
• Mechanism of Action:

See Also

• Antibiotics (Main)