Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet is a prescription medicine. Other than this, Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet related warnings section.
Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Jaundice are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet is used -
Mild
Is the use of Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet on the Kidneys?
Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet on the Liver?
Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet for the heart.
Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet
Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet.
Yes, Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet can treat gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae which provides relief to the patient from fever, painful urination and abnormal discharge from reproductive organs (penis or vagina).
No, Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.
Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet contains cefuroxime which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Moraxella catarrhalis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus pneumoniae, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
No, Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet does not penicillin. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.
Yes, Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet can be taken with aspirin. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Cefuroxime + Clavulanic Acid Tablet along with aspirin if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
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