|
GSK / Zinnat
How does it work?
This medicine contains the active ingredient cefuroxime axetil, which belongs to a group of antibiotics called the cephalosporins. Cephalosporins are related to penicillins. Cefuroxime is used to treat infections caused by bacteria.
Cefuroxime works by interfering with the ability of bacteria to form cell walls. The cell walls of bacteria are vital for their survival. They keep unwanted substances from entering their cells and stop the contents of their cells from leaking out. Cefuroxime impairs the bonds that hold the bacterial cell wall together. This allows holes to appear in the cell walls and kills the bacteria.
Cefuroxime is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that kills a wide variety of bacteria that cause a wide variety of commonly-occuring infections. Cefuroxime is given by mouth to treat infections of the upper and lower airways, ears, nose and throat, and skin and soft tissue. It may also be used to treat urinary tract infections, certain sexually-transmitted infections, and Lyme disease.
Cefuroxime can also be given by injection in the form of cefuroxime sodium (Zinacef). Cefuroxime injection is used to treat more serious infections, and when medicines cannot be taken by mouth. It is also used to prevent infections following various different types of surgery.
To make sure the bacteria causing an infection are susceptible to cefuroxime your doctor may take a tissue sample, for example a swab from the throat or skin, or a urine or blood sample.
What ZINNAT is used for?
- Zinnat works by killing bacteria (germs) that cause infection.
- Zinnat belongs to a group of medicines called cephalosporin antibiotics.
- Zinnat is not addictive.
If you want to buy retail medicines, please click to Zinnat... |
