Auro Cefuroxime Injection 250/750/1500 mg INJECTION
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 29/01/2021
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 2 g daily in 2 injections; severe infections may require up to 12 g IV.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 30 mins, Duration: 6-8 hours
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Porphyria
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety in pregnancy and lactation not established.
Key Drug Interactions
- Nephrotoxic medicines
- Diuretics
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to cefotaxime
- Hypersensitivity to penicillin
Common side effects
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
Counselling Points
- Report severe diarrhoea
- Avoid mixing with other antibiotics
- Monitor for allergic reactions
Serious warnings
- Monitor white cell count for >10 days
- Risk of pseudomembranous colitis
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