Cefuroxime
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| Molar mass | 424. 386 g/mol |
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| Formula | C16H16N4O8S |
| Bioavailability | 37% on an empty stomach, up to 52% if taken after food |
| Trade name | Zinacef, Ceftin, others |
| Drug class | Second-generation cephalosporin |
| Excretion | Urine 66–100% unchanged |
| Elimination half-life | 80 minutes |
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| ID | 2963502 |
About Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime, sold under the brand name Zinacef among others, is an antibiotic used to treat and prevent a number of bacterial infections. These include pneumonia, meningitis, otitis media, sepsis, urinary tract infections, and Lyme disease. It is used by mouth or by injection into a vein or muscle.