Cefuroxime Axetil (Ceftin)

• Generic name: Cefuroxime axetil
• Brand name: Ceftin, Zinacef, Zinnat
• Drug class: Second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic

Cefuroxime axetil (Ceftin) is an antibiotic of the cephalosporin family. It is used to treat bacterial infections such as bronchitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, strep throat, ear infections, skin infections, and urinary tract infections. It is also used to treat gonorrhea and early stage Lyme disease.

Ceftin is more expensive than first-generation cephalosporins. However, you can buy reasonably priced generic Cefuroxime.

Description	Quantity	Pharmacy	Price	Buy
Cefuroxime 250 mg	20 tablets	4RX	$40
Cefuroxime 250 mg	30 tablets	4RX	$54
Cefuroxime 250 mg	90 tablets	4RX	$135

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Ceftin (Cefuroxime) for bronchitis

Bronchitis is a lower respiratory tract infection, an inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, the airways that connect the trachea (windpipe) to the lungs. Bronchitis can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-lasting):

• Acute bronchitis generally follows a viral respiratory infection. Sometimes, you may get a secondary bacterial infection. This means that bacteria infect the airways, in addition to the virus. The already inflamed area is one in which bacteria like to grow. A person often has a combination of bacterial and viral bronchitis.
• Chronic bronchitis is a long-term condition of excessive mucus secretion in the bronchi and a chronic or recurrent mucus-producing cough that lasts three or more months and recurs year after year. The most common cause of chronic bronchitis is smoking.

The most common symptoms of bronchitis include:

• cough that produces mucus (if yellow-green in color, you are more likely to have a bacterial infection)
• wheezing
• fever (usually mild)
• shortness of breath worsened by exertion or mild activity
• chest discomfort

Anyone can get acute bronchitis, but infants, young children, and the elderly are more likely to get this disease because people in these age groups generally have weaker immune systems.

Antibiotics are used to treat acute bronchitis that appears to be caused by a bacterial infection and may be given as a precaution to people with underlying lung disease, even when there is no evidence of bacterial infection. Newer cephalosporins, such as cefuroxime, are highly effective.

How to take

• Cefuroxime enters the bloodstream and works faster when taken after meals. However, it can be taken on an empty stomach also. Oral suspension must be taken with food. Shake the suspension well before each use.
• If you are allergic to penicillins you may also be allergic to cephalosporin antibiotic.
• Take Cefuroxime axetil (Ceftin) until you finish the entire course, even if you feel better. Stopping antibiotic treatment too soon may result in a relapse of infection and cause bacteria to become resistant.

Dosage

Cefuroxime axetil allows very convenient dosing regimen - twice daily.
The usual dose for adults and children 13 years and older is 250 mg, 2 times a day for up to 10 days.

For more severe infections the dose may be increased to 500 mg, 2 times a day.

Throat and Tonsil Infections, Sinusitis
The usual dose is 250 mg 2 times daily for 10 days.

Bronchitis
The usual dose is 250 or 500 mg 2 times a day for 5 to 10 days.

Skin Infections
The usual dose is 250 or 500 mg 2 times a day for 10 days.

Urinary Tract Infection
The usual dose is 250 mg, 2 times a day for 7 to 10 days.

Gonorrhea
The usual treatment is a single dose of 1 gram.

Early Lyme Disease
The usual dosage is 500 mg taken twice a day for 20 days.

Cefuroxime axetil oral suspension may be given to children ranging in age from 3 months to 12 years. Your doctor will determine the dosage based on your child's weight and the type of infection being treated. Ceftin oral suspension is given twice a day for 10 days. For children who are able to swallow tablets whole, the usual dosage for ear or sinus infection is 250 mg 2 times daily for 10 days.

Safety and Side effects

Cefuroxime is associated with a low rate of side effects and is generally well tolerated. The most frequent side effects are mainly gastrointestinal, including diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.

It is relatively safe for use in children.