1. Why am I being given CEFUROXIME SXP?
CEFUROXIME SXP contains the active ingredient cefuroxime sodium. CEFUROXIME SXP is used to prevent infections during surgery.
For more information, see Section 1. Why am I being given CEFUROXIME SXP? in the full CMI.
2. What should I know before I am given CEFUROXIME SXP?
You should not be given CEFUROXIME SXP if you have ever had an allergic reaction to cefuroxime sodium, penicillins, other beta-lactams or any other cephalosporin antibiotics.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines, or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I am given CEFUROXIME SXP? in the full CMI.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Some medicines may interfere with CEFUROXIME SXP and affect how it works.
A list of these medicines is in Section 3. What if I am taking other medicines? in the full CMI.
4. How am I given CEFUROXIME SXP?
- CEFUROXIME SXP can be given in two ways: as an injection into a vein or as a drip (intravenous infusion).
- CEFUROXIME SXP must only be given by a doctor or a nurse.
- Your doctor will decide on the dose and length of time that you will receive CEFUROXIME SXP.
More instructions can be found in Section 4. How am I given CEFUROXIME SXP? in the full CMI.
5. What should I know while being given CEFUROXIME SXP?
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For more information, see Section 5. What should I know while being given CEFUROXIME SXP? in the full CMI.
6. Are there any side effects?
Common side effects include white furry, sore tongue and mouth, sore, itchy vagina with or without discharge, swelling and redness along the vein, swelling, pain or tenderness at the injection site, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, tendency to bruise or bleed easily, rash or itchy skin.
Serious side effects include chills or fever, which may be accompanied by shivering, ringing in the ears or hearing loss, low blood pressure, prolonged or severe diarrhoea or stomach cramps, chest pain, seizures, severe skin reactions or allergic reactions. Signs of an allergic reaction such as shortness of breath, wheezing or difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body; rash, itching or hives on the skin, limb weakness or numbness, loss of memory, vision, and/or intellect severe headache or migraine, cognitive and behavioral problems, sexual dysfunction, anxiety, depression, or other psychiatric disorders, or altered sensation, tingling, or numbness.
For more information, including what to do if you have any side effects, see Section 6. Are there any side effects? in the full CMI.