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AEROX PATIENT INFORMATION INCLUDING SIDE EFFECTS
Generic Name: Cefuroxime (Pronunciation: SEF ue ROX eem)
• What is cefuroxime (Aerox)?• What are the possible side effects of cefuroxime (Aerox)?• What is the most important information I should know about cefuroxime (Aerox)?• What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking cefuroxime (Aerox)?• How should I take cefuroxime (Aerox)?• What happens if I miss a dose (Aerox)?• What happens if I overdose (Aerox)?• What should I avoid while taking cefuroxime (Aerox)?• What other drugs will affect cefuroxime (Aerox)?• Where can I get more information? What is cefuroxime (Aerox)?
Cefuroxime is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotics. It
works by fighting bacteria in your body.
Cefuroxime is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, including severe or life-
threatening forms.
Cefuroxime may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What are the possible side effects of cefuroxime (Aerox)?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction:hives;
difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
• diarrhea that is watery or bloody;• fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;• chest pain, fast or pounding heartbeats;• unusual bleeding;• blood in your urine;• seizure (convulsions);• pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, confusion or weakness;• jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);• fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;• skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness;• increased thirst, loss of appetite, swelling, weight gain, feeling short of breath; or• painful or difficult urination, urinating less than usual or not at all.
• nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, mild diarrhea, gas, upset stomach;• cough, stuffy nose;• stiff or tight muscles, muscle pain;• joint pain or swelling;• headache, drowsiness;• feeling restless, irritable, or hyperactive; • white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips; • unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth; • diaper rash in an infant taking liquid cefuroxime;• mild itching or skin rash; or• vaginal itching or discharge.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor aboutany unusual or bothersome side effect. What is the most important information I should know about cefuroxime (Aerox)?
Do not take this medication if you are allergic to cefuroxime, or to similar antibiotics,
such as Cefzil, Keflex, Omnicef, and others.
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs
(especially penicillin). Also tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease,
diabetes, a history of intestinal problems, or if you are malnourished.
Cefuroxime can make birth control pills less effective, which may result in pregnancy.
Tell your doctor if you are taking birth control pills to prevent pregnancy. You may need
to use another form of birth control during treatment with cefuroxime.
Take this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your
symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Cefuroxime will not
treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.
Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you
have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine
to stop the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.
This medication can cause you to have false results with certain medical tests, including
urine glucose (sugar) tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using cefuroxime.
What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking cefuroxime (Aerox)?
Do not take this medication if you are allergic to cefuroxime, or to other cephalosporin
antibiotics, such as:
• cefaclor (Raniclor);• cefadroxil (Duricef);• cefazolin (Ancef);• cefdinir (Omnicef);• cefditoren (Spectracef);• cefpodoxime (Vantin);• cefprozil (Cefzil);• ceftibuten (Cedax);• cephalexin (Keflex); or• cephradine (Velosef).
Before taking cefuroxime, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs (especiallypenicillins), or if you have: • kidney disease;• liver disease;• a history of intestinal problems, such as colitis;• diabetes; or• if you are malnourished.
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take cefuroxime.
The oral suspension (liquid) form of cefuroxime may contain phenylalanine. Talk to your doctor before using this form of cefuroxime if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).
FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
Cefuroxime can make birth control pills less effective, which may result in pregnancy.
Tell your doctor if you are taking birth control pills to prevent pregnancy. You may needto use another form of birth control during treatment with cefuroxime.
Cefuroxime can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use thismedication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take cefuroxime (Aerox)?
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in
larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the
directions on your prescription label.
You may take cefuroxime tablets with or without meals.
Cefuroxime oral suspension (liquid) must be taken with food.
Shake the oral liquid well just before you measure a dose. To be sure you get the correct
dose, measure the liquid with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular
table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
If you switch from using the tablet form to using the oral suspension (liquid) form of
cefuroxime, you may not need to use the same exact dosage in number of milligrams. The
medication may not be as effective unless you use the exact form and strength your doctor
has prescribed.
Use this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms
may get better before the infection is completely treated. Cefuroxime will not treat a
viral infection such as the common cold or flu.
This medication can cause you to have false results with certain medical tests, including
urine glucose (sugar) tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using cefuroxime.
Store cefuroxime tablets at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle
tightly closed when not in use.
Store cefuroxime oral liquid in the refrigerator. Do not allow it to freeze. Throw away
any unused medication that is older than 10 days.
What happens if I miss a dose (Aerox)?
Take the medication as soon as you remember the missed dose. If it is almost time for your
next dose, skip the missed dose and use the medicine at your next regularly scheduled
time.Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose (Aerox)?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.
Overdose symptoms may include seizure (black-out or convulsions).
What should I avoid while taking cefuroxime (Aerox)?
Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you
have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine
to stop the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.
What other drugs will affect cefuroxime (Aerox)?
Before taking cefuroxime, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs:
• probenecid (Benemid);• a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);• a medication that reduces stomach acid, such as an antacid, or cimetidine (Tagamet), famotidine (Pepcid), omeprazole (Prilosec), ranitidine (Zantac),and others; or • a diuretic (water pill) such as bumetanide (Bumex), furosemide (Lasix), indapamide (Lozol), hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril, Hyzaar,Lopressor, Vasoretic, Zestoretic), metolazone (Mykrox, Zarxolyn),spironolactone (Aldactazide, Aldactone), torsemide (Demadex), and others.
This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with cefuroxime.
Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. Thisincludes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Donot start taking a new medication without telling your doctor.

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