Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Brand Name: Zinacef
Generic Name: Cefuroxime
Manufacturer/Agent: Glaxosmithkline Pharma
Formulation: inj
Strength: 750mg
Pack size: 5
Trade Price: KES 2,420.80
Retail Price: @ KES 645.55
Class: Antibacterials: Cephalosporins (Anti-infectives)
Mechanism of Action:
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Molecular Formulae: C18H16N8NA2O7S3 = 598.6
Precautions: Cephalosporin hypersensitivity.
Indications/Uses: Mild to moderate respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections; 250mg bd, with food. lower respiratory infections; upto 500mg bd. gonorrhoea 1gm single dose.
Interactions:
Side Effects: Gastro-intestinal disturbances. hypersensitivity reactions. colitis. positive coombs test.