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Brand: Ceftin, Zinacef, Cefuroxime Axetil
Cefuroxime is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to cell death. It is available in both oral and intravenous formulations and is effective against a broader range of bacteria compared to first-generation cephalosporins.
For the treatment of bacterial infections such as pneumonia, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, skin infections, and gonorrhea.
Outcome:
Increased cefuroxime levels
Mechanism:
Reduced renal excretion of cefuroxime
Outcome:
Decreased cefuroxime absorption
Mechanism:
Chelation or altered gastric pH
Outcome:
Increased cefuroxime axetil absorption
Mechanism:
Enhanced absorption with food
Most likely new formulation: extended-release oral formulation (2025, 70% confidence)
Based on increasing antimicrobial resistance patterns, there is a 60% likelihood of new guidelines recommending combination therapy with cefuroxime within the next 5 years.
Antibiotic, Cephalosporin (Second Generation)
Cephalosporin