Cefuroxime Injection: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Cefuroxime Injection

Generic nameCefuroxime sodium
Drug classCephalosporin antibiotic
FormsSterile powder for injection (750 mg/15 mL vial, 1.5 g/50 mL vial, 7.5 g/100 mL pharmacy bulk vial)

Cefuroxime injection is an antibiotic used to treat infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics and will not work against colds, flu, or other viral infections.