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Cefuroxime

Cefuroxime is an antibiotic used to treat cellulitis that works by binding to the bacterial cell wall membrane and causing cell death. It should not be used by those with hypersensitivity to cephalosporins or during pregnancy and lactation. Common side effects include thrombophlebitis, diarrhea, nausea, rash, pruritus, urticaria, and possible seizure or increased liver enzymes. Nurses should check for allergies, monitor IV sites for signs of phlebitis, and watch for changes in bowel habits or fluid balance.

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Cefuroxime

Cefuroxime is an antibiotic used to treat cellulitis that works by binding to the bacterial cell wall membrane and causing cell death. It should not be used by those with hypersensitivity to cephalosporins or during pregnancy and lactation. Common side effects include thrombophlebitis, diarrhea, nausea, rash, pruritus, urticaria, and possible seizure or increased liver enzymes. Nurses should check for allergies, monitor IV sites for signs of phlebitis, and watch for changes in bowel habits or fluid balance.

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NAME INDICATION ACTION CONTRAINDICATION ADVERSE NURSING

EFFECTS CONSIDERATION

Generic: Treatment of Bind to bacterial Hypersensitivity to Thrombophlebitis,  Determine


Cefuroxime Cellulitis cell wall cephalosporins and diarrhea, nausea, history of
membrane which related antibiotics; rash, pruritus, hypersensitivity
Classification: causes cell death. pregnancy, lactation. urticaria, possible reactions to
Antibiotic seizure, increase in cephalosporins,
lever enzyme. penicillins, and
Dosage: history of
750mg q8 IV allergies,
ANST(-) particularly to
drugs, before
therapy is
initiated.

 Inspect IV
injection site
frequently for
igns of phlebitis.

 Report onset of
loose stools or
diarrhea.

 Monitor input
and output rates
and pattern:
Especially
important in
severely ill
patients receiving
high doses.
Report any
significant
changes.

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