What is CEFUROXIME AND DEXTROSE used for?

CEFUROXIME AND DEXTROSE (brand name Cefuroxime and Dextrose) is a Cephalosporin Antibiotic indicated for including pneumonia, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae (including ampicillin-resistant strains).

How does CEFUROXIME AND DEXTROSE work?

CEFUROXIME AND DEXTROSE works through the following mechanism: Other agent.

What are the most common side effects of CEFUROXIME AND DEXTROSE?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for CEFUROXIME AND DEXTROSE. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is CEFUROXIME AND DEXTROSE the same as Cefuroxime and Dextrose?

Cefuroxime and Dextrose is a brand name for CEFUROXIME AND DEXTROSE. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

CEFUROXIME AND DEXTROSE

Cephalosporin Antibiotic

Brand names: Cefuroxime and Dextrose

Intravenous

Mechanism of Action

Other agent

Indications

including pneumonia

caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae

Haemophilus influenzae (including ampicillin-resistant strains)

Klebsiella spp.

Staphylococcus aureus (penicillinase- and non-penicillinase-producing strains)

Streptococcus pyogenes

FDA Warnings

WARNINGS BEFORE THERAPY WITH CEFUROXIME FOR INJECTION USP AND DEXTROSE INJECTION USP IS INSTITUTED, CAREFUL INQUIRY SHOULD BE MADE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PATIENT HAS HAD PREVIOUS HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS TO CEPHALOSPORINS, PENICILLINS OR OTHER DRUGS
SERIOUS ACUTE HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS MAY REQUIRE EPINEPHRINE AND OTHER EMERGENCY MEASURES
Clostridioides difficile associated diarrhea (CDAD) has been reported with use of nearly all antibacterial agents, including Cefuroxime for Injection USP and Dextrose Injection USP, and may range in severity from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis

Known Side Effects

10 documented side effects by frequency

Shortness of Breath

1-10%

Drug Not Working

1-10%

Diarrhea

1-10%

Fever

1-10%

Fatigue

1-10%

Anxiety

1-10%

Headache

1-10%

Vomiting

1-10%

Rash

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Community Discussions

1 Reddit threads analysed for CEFUROXIME AND DEXTROSE

Overall Sentiment

Positive

Comparison Threads

Avg Post Score

42 upvotes

Most discussed side effects in community

Nausea (1)

Diarrhea (1)

Headache (1)

Fatigue (1)

Weight Loss (1)

Muscle Pain (1)

Patient Experiences (r/pharmacy, r/AskDocs & more)

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Nausea

Diarrhea

Headache

Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.

Primary sources

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DailyMed FDA label search → CEFUROXIME AND DEXTROSE openFDA label JSON → CEFUROXIME AND DEXTROSE FAERS adverse-event reports → CEFUROXIME AND DEXTROSE ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of CEFUROXIME AND DEXTROSE

Compare With

14 available comparisons

Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Intravenous