Cefuroxime 750 mg Injection
RxNorm 1665449
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RxNorm Concept Unique Identifier (RxCUI) 1665449 represents a standardized clinical drug concept used for cross-system interoperability. This concept aggregates multiple Atom IDs (AUIs), which are specific naming variations and synonyms used across pharmaceutical databases to ensure accurate medication mapping for: cefuroxime 750 mg Injection.
The following semantic concepts and normalized strings are associated with this clinical entity:
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Semantic Clinical Drug (SCD):
Cefuroxime 750 mg Injection
(Atom ID: 12333231)
Designated preferred name (PT):
Cefuroxime (as cefuroxime sodium) 750 mg powder for solution for infusion and/or injection vial
(Atom ID: 12755142)
Designated preferred name (PT):
Cefuroxime (as cefuroxime sodium) 750 mg powder for solution for injection vial
(Atom ID: 12725459)
Prescribable Name (PSN):
Cefuroxime 750 mg Injection
(Atom ID: 7268037)
Full form of descriptor (FN):
Product containing precisely cefuroxime (as cefuroxime sodium) 750 mg/1 vial powder for conventional release solution for infusion and/or injection (clinical drug)
(Atom ID: 12757069)
Full form of descriptor (FN):
Product containing precisely cefuroxime (as cefuroxime sodium) 750 mg/1 vial powder for conventional release solution for injection (clinical drug)
(Atom ID: 12727108)
Patient Education
Cefuroxime Injection
Cefuroxime injection is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria including pneumonia and other lower respiratory tract (lung) infections; meningitis (infection of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord); gonorrhea (a sexually transmitted disease); and skin, blood, bone, joint, and urinary tract infections. Cefuroxime injection may also be used before, during, and sometimes for a brief period after surgery in order to prevent the patient from getting an infection. Cefuroxime injection is in a class of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria. Antibiotics such as cefuroxime injection will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Using antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment.
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Antibiotics
What are antibiotics?
Antibiotics are medicines that fight bacterial infections in people and animals. They work by killing the bacteria or by making it hard for the bacteria to grow and multiply.
Antibiotics can be taken in different ways:
- Orally (by mouth). This could be pills, capsules, or liquids.
- Topically. This might be a cream, spray, or ointment that you put on your skin. It could also be eye ointment, eye drops, or ear drops.
- Through an injection or intravenously (I.V). This is usually for more serious infections.
What do antibiotics treat?
Antibiotics only treat certain bacterial infections, such as strep throat, urinary tract infections, and E. coli.
You may not need to take antibiotics for some bacterial infections. For example, you might not need them for many sinus infections or some ear infections. Taking antibiotics when they're not needed won't help you, and they can have side effects. Your health care provider can decide the best treatment for you when you're sick. Don't ask your provider to prescribe an antibiotic for you.
Do antibiotics treat viral infections?
Antibiotics do not work on viral infections. For example, you shouldn't take antibiotics for
- Colds and runny noses, even if the mucus is thick, yellow, or green
- Most sore throats (except strep throat)
- Flu
- Most cases of bronchitis
What are the side effects of antibiotics?
The side effects of antibiotics range from minor to very severe. Some of the common side effects include
More serious side effects can include
- C. diff infections, which causes diarrhea that can lead to severe colon damage and sometimes even death
- Severe and life-threatening allergic reactions
- Antibiotic resistance infections
Call your health care provider if you develop any side effects while taking your antibiotic.
Why is it important to take antibiotics only when they're needed?
You should only take antibiotics when they are needed because they can cause side effects and can contribute to antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic resistance happens when the bacteria change and become able to resist the effects of an antibiotic. This means that the bacteria continue to grow.
How do I use antibiotics correctly?
When you take antibiotics, it is important that you take them responsibly:
- Always follow the directions carefully. Finish your medicine even if you feel better. If you stop taking them too soon, some bacteria may survive and re-infect you.
- Don't save your antibiotics for later
- Don't share your antibiotic with others
- Don't take antibiotics prescribed for someone else. This may delay the best treatment for you, make you even sicker, or cause side effects.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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