cefuroxime
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Definition
Noun: A second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It is effective against a broad spectrum of bacterial infections and can be administered through injection or taken orally in tablet form.
Usage
Cefuroxime is used to treat specific bacterial infections. It is prescribed by a doctor and is not used for viral infections like the common cold or flu. - The doctor prescribed cefuroxime for the patient's severe ear infection. - Cefuroxime is often indicated for community-acquired pneumonia.
Advanced Usage
- Medical Context: In clinical settings, is classified as a beta-lactam antibiotic. Its spectrum of activity includes many Gram-positive and some Gram-negative bacteria.
- Administration Routes: The term specifies the antibiotic itself, regardless of its brand name or method of administration (oral or intravenous).
Variants and Related Words
- Cephalosporin (noun): The broader class of antibiotics to which cefuroxime belongs.
- Antibiotic (noun): A general term for substances that inhibit or destroy bacteria.
Synonyms
- Antibacterial agent: A general term for a substance that acts against bacteria.
- Anti-infective: A broad term for an agent used to treat infections.
Important Note
Cefuroxime is a specific drug name. Common brand names for this drug include Zinacef (for injectable form) and Ceftin (for oral form). These are distinct trademarked products containing the active ingredient cefuroxime.
Noun
- a cephalosporin that can be given parenterally (trade name Zinacef) or orally by tablets (trade name Ceftin); indicated for infections of the lungs or throat or ears or urinary tract or meninges