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==Overview==
==Overview==
Cefuroxime axetil is a second generation oral cephalosporin antibiotic. It was discovered by Glaxo now GlaxoSmithKline and introduced in 1987 asZinnat.[1] It was approved by FDA on Dec 28, 1987.[2] It is available by GSK as Ceftin in US
Cefuroxime axetil is a second generation oral [[cephalosporin]] antibiotic. It was discovered by Glaxo now GlaxoSmithKline and introduced in 1987 asZinnat.[1] It was approved by FDA on Dec 28, 1987.[2] It is available by GSK as Ceftin in US


It is an acetoxyethyl ester prodrug of cefuroxime which is effective orally.The activity depends on in vivo hydrolysis and release of cefuroxime.
It is an acetoxyethyl ester prodrug of cefuroxime which is effective orally.The activity depends on in vivo hydrolysis and release of cefuroxime.
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==Category==
==Category==


Cephalosporins, second generation.
[[Cephalosporins]], second generation.


==US Brand Names==
==US Brand Names==

Revision as of 03:56, 6 January 2014

Cefuroxime axetil
CEFTIN® FDA Package Insert
Description
Clinical Pharmacology
Microbiology
Indications and Usage
Contraindications
Warnings and Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Overdosage
Dosage and Administration
How Supplied
Clinical Studies
Labels and Packages

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdurahman Khalil, M.D. [2]

Overview

Cefuroxime axetil is a second generation oral cephalosporin antibiotic. It was discovered by Glaxo now GlaxoSmithKline and introduced in 1987 asZinnat.[1] It was approved by FDA on Dec 28, 1987.[2] It is available by GSK as Ceftin in US

It is an acetoxyethyl ester prodrug of cefuroxime which is effective orally.The activity depends on in vivo hydrolysis and release of cefuroxime.

Category

Cephalosporins, second generation.

US Brand Names

CEFTIN®

FDA Package Insert

Description | Clinical Pharmacology | Microbiology | Indications and Usage | Contraindications | Warnings and Precautions | Adverse Reactions | Overdosage | Dosage and Administration | Compatibility and Stability | How Supplied | Labels and Packages

References

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2007/050605s042lbl.pdf