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Cefuroxime
CefuroximePronunciation: (SEFF-yur-OX-eem)Class: Antibiotic, CephalosporinTrade Names:Ceftin- Tablets 125 mg- Tablets 250 mg- Tablets 500 mg- Suspension 125 mg/5 mL- Suspension 250 mg/5 mLTrade Names:Zinacef- Powder for Injection 750 mg (2.4 mEq sodium/g)- Powder for Injection 1.5 g (2.4 mEq sodium/g)- Powder for Injection 7.5 g (2.4 mEq sodium/g)- Injection 75...- Cefuroxime axetil
Cefuroxime axetilBrand names: CeftinWhy is Cefuroxime axetil prescribed?Ceftin, a cephalosporin antibiotic, is prescribed for mild to moderately severe bacterial infections of the throat, lungs, ears, skin, sinuses, and urinary tract, and for gonorrhea. Ceftin tablets are also prescribed in the early stages of Lyme disease.Most important fact about Cefuroxime axetilIf y...
- Cefzil
CefzilGeneric Name: cefprozil (sef PROE zil)Brand Names: CefzilWhat is cefprozil?Cefprozil is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotics. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.Cefprozil is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria.Cefprozil may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.What is ...
- Cefzil
CefzilGeneric name: CefprozilBrand names: CefzilWhy is Cefzil prescribed?Cefzil, a cephalosporin antibiotic, is prescribed for mild to moderately severe bacterial infections of the throat, ear, sinuses, respiratory tract, and skin. Among these infections are strep throat, tonsillitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia.Most important fact about CefzilIf you are allergic to pen...
- Cefzil
CefzilGeneric Name: cefprozil (Oral route)sef-PROE-zilCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.CefzilAvailable Dosage Forms:TabletPowder for SuspensionTherapeutic Class: AntibioticPharmacologic Class: 2nd Generation CephalosporinUses For CefzilCefprozil is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It belongs to the class of medicines kn...
- Cefzil Suspension
Cefzil SuspensionGeneric Name: Cefprozil (sef-PROE-zil)Brand Name: CefzilCefzil Suspension is used for:Treating mild to moderate infections caused by certain bacteria.Cefzil Suspension is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by interfering with the formation of the bacteria's cell wall while it is growing. This causes the cell wall to be destroyed and kills the bacteria.Do NOT ...
- Cefzil
Cefzil Generic Name: Cefprozil (sef-PROE-zil)Brand Name: CefzilCefzil is used for:Treating mild to moderate infections caused by certain bacteria.Cefzil is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by interfering with the formation of the bacteria's cell wall while it is growing. This causes the cell wall to be destroyed and kills the bacteria.Do NOT use Cefzil if:you are all...
- Celebrex
CelebrexGeneric name: CelecoxibBrand names: CelebrexWhy is Celebrex prescribed?Celebrex is prescribed for acute pain, menstrual cramps, and the pain and inflammation of osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis (rheumatoid arthritis of the spine), and rheumatoid arthritis. It is a member of a new class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) called COX-2 inhibitors. Lik...
- Celebrex
CelebrexGeneric Name: celecoxib (Oral route)sel-e-KOX-ibOral routeCapsuleCardiovascular riskCelecoxib may cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, myocardial infarction, and stroke, which can be fatal. All NSAIDs may have a similar risk. This risk may increase with duration of use. Patients with cardiovascular disease or risk factors for cardiovascular d...
- Celebrex
Celebrex Generic Name: Celecoxib (SEL-e-KOX-ib)Brand Name: CelebrexCelebrex is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It may cause an increased risk of serious and sometimes fatal heart and blood vessel problems (eg, heart attack, stroke). The risk may be greater if you already have heart problems or if you take Celebrex for a long time. Do not use Celebrex right before or after...
- Celecoxib
CelecoxibBrand names: CelebrexWhy is Celecoxib prescribed?Celebrex is prescribed for acute pain, menstrual cramps, and the pain and inflammation of osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis (rheumatoid arthritis of the spine), and rheumatoid arthritis. It is a member of a new class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) called COX-2 inhibitors. Like older NSAIDs such as ...
- celecoxib
celecoxib (Oral route)sel-e-KOX-ibOral routeCapsuleCardiovascular riskCelecoxib may cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, myocardial infarction, and stroke, which can be fatal. All NSAIDs may have a similar risk. This risk may increase with duration of use. Patients with cardiovascular disease or risk factors for cardiovascular disease may be at greater r...
- Celecoxib
Celecoxib Generic Name: Celecoxib (SEL-e-KOX-ib)Brand Name: CelebrexCelecoxib is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It may cause an increased risk of serious and sometimes fatal heart and blood vessel problems (eg, heart attack, stroke). The risk may be greater if you already have heart problems or if you take Celecoxib for a long time. Do not use Celecoxib right before or a...
- Celecoxib
CelecoxibPronunciation: (SEL-e-KOX-ib)Class: Selective COX-2 inhibitorTrade Names:Celebrex- Capsules 50 mg- Capsules 100 mg- Capsules 200 mg- Capsules 400 mgPharmacologyReduces inflammation, fever, and pain by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis, primarily via inhibition of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) isoenzyme.PharmacokineticsAbsorptionC max is 705 ng/mL and T max is abo...
- Celestoderm-V
Celestoderm-VGeneric Name: betamethasone (Topical application route)bay-ta-METH-a-sone VAL-er-ateCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.BetamethacotBeta-ValLuxiqQualisoneValisoneIn CanadaBetacort Scalp LotionBetnovateBetnovate-1/2Celestoderm-VCelestoderm-V/2Ectosone Mild-LotionEctosone Regular-CreamEctosone Regular-LotionEctosone Scalp LotionMetaderm M...
