Cefuroxime Axetil 500 mg
Cefuroxime Axetil 500 mg is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. This drug is frequently prescribed for ailments like the following because it works well against a wide range of bacteria:
Mechanism of Action
Cefuroxime axetil causes cell lysis and death through the inhibition of the synthesis of bacterial cell walls. It is active against certain strains of beta-lactamase-producing bacteria that are otherwise resistant, as it is stable to a variety of beta-lactamases.
Uses of Cefuroxime Axetil 500 mg
- Respiratory Tract Infections:
- Effective for treating infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia.
- Sinusitis:
- Used for acute bacterial sinus infections.
- Ear Infections:
- Treatment of acute otitis media.
- Skin and soft tissue infections:
- Effective against various skin infections, including cellulitis and impetigo.
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs):
- Used for uncomplicated UTIs caused by susceptible bacteria.
- Gonorrhea:
- Sometimes prescribed for the treatment of uncomplicated gonococcal infections.
- Lyme Disease:
- Indicated for early Lyme disease treatment.
Mechanism of Action
Cefuroxime axetil causes cell lysis and death through the inhibition of the synthesis of bacterial cell walls. It is active against certain strains of beta-lactamase-producing bacteria that are otherwise resistant, as it is stable to a variety of beta-lactamases.
