cefro 500mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is cefro 500mg tablet used for?
Cefro 500mg Tablet (Cefuroxime) is used to treat GASTRO INTESTINAL. It contains Cefuroxime (500mg), which Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Cefuroxime
- Manufacturer: Mefro Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: B
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ cefro 500mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Upper and lower respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, otitis media, sinusitis, Lyme disease, gonorrhea
Off-label uses: Prophylaxis in surgery, Empiric therapy for febrile neutropenia (in combination)
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Cefuroxime |
| Brand Name | Cefro 500mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Mefro Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), inhibiting peptidoglycan cross-linking
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take cefro 500mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of cefro 500mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Rash
- Injection site reactions (if IV)
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Severe hypersensitivity reactions (anaphylaxis)
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Seizures (high doses)
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hemolytic anemia
- Agranulocytosis
- Thrombocytopenia
- Interstitial nephritis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Probenecid | Major | Decreased renal excretion of cefuroxime, increased plasma levels |
| Live typhoid vaccine | Major | Reduced vaccine efficacy |
| BCG vaccine | Major | Reduced vaccine efficacy |
| Loop diuretics | Moderate | Increased risk of nephrotoxicity |
| Aminoglycosides | Moderate | Additive nephrotoxicity |
| Oral contraceptives | Moderate | Reduced contraceptive efficacy |
| Antacids | Minor | Reduced absorption of cefuroxime |
| H2 blockers | Minor | Reduced absorption of cefuroxime |
| Proton pump inhibitors | Minor | Reduced absorption of cefuroxime |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Probenecid
- Live typhoid vaccine
- BCG vaccine
โก Moderate Interactions
- Loop diuretics
- Aminoglycosides
- Oral contraceptives
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- H2 blockers
- Proton pump inhibitors
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food may delay absorption but not significantly affect extent; take with food to reduce GI upset
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No known interaction; moderate consumption unlikely to cause adverse effects
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins or penicillins; history of severe immediate hypersensitivity reaction to beta-lactams
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function (especially in elderly or with high doses), signs of superinfection, hypersensitivity reactions
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk in small amounts; generally considered compatible with breastfeeding
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; hemodialysis may enhance elimination
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose and resume regular schedule; do not double dose
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.