Cefuroxime (Ceftin)

C. diff Risk

Medium

Oral Bioavailability

Moderate

Approximate Cost

PO ~$4.00/day
IV ~$5.00/day

Spectrum Of Activity

General Information

Common Usage

  •  Community acquired pneumonia with a macrolide

  •  Intraabdominal infection

  •  Epiglottitis

Adverse Effects

  •  Allergy (immediate & delayed)

  •  Positive Coombs

  •  Cytopenias

  •  GI upset

  •  Diarrhea

  •  Abnormal liver enzymes

Major Interactions

No significant interactions.

Pharmacology

Antimicrobial class: 2nd Generation Cephalosporin

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 2 hours

Biliary penetration: Therapeutic

CSF penetration: Poor

Lung penetration: Therapeutic

Urine penetration: Therapeutic