Description

Cefuroxime is a drug that is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. This antibiotic is classified as a cephalosporin. It acts by preventing bacterial development. This antibiotic only addresses bacterial illnesses. It is ineffective against viral infections (such as the common cold, flu). When an antibiotic is used when it is not required, it may become ineffective against future illnesses.

Uses of Cefuroxime Axetil 500 mg

Cefuroxime is an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections caused by susceptible strains.
Cefuroxime belongs to the cephalosporin antibiotic class. Cefuroxime is a cephalosporin of the second generation. When compared to first-generation cephalosporins, second-generation cephalosporins show increased action against gram-negative bacteria while retaining some activity against gram-positive bacteria.

• They are also more beta-lactamase resistant.
• Cephalosporins are bactericidal (kill bacteria) and work in the same way that penicillins do.
• They bind to and inhibit the action of enzymes involved in the production of peptidoglycan, an essential component of the bacterial cell wall.
• Broad-spectrum antibiotics are so named because they are effective against a wide variety of microorganisms.

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