Cefuroxime is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It belongs to the class of medicines known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.
Cefuroxime is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It belongs to the class of medicines known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.
Cefuroxime is an enteral second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It was discovered by Glaxo, now GlaxoSmithKline, and first marketed in 1978 as Zinacef. It received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in October 1983.