C Furo 1.5gm Injection
Hetero Drugs Ltd

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In-stock 1 Injection in 1 vial
240.00

USED FOR:
Bacterial infections

COMPOSITION:
Cefuroxime (1.5gm)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti infectives

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

C Furo 1.5gm Injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

C Furo 1.5gm Injection is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.Avoid prolonged use of C Furo 1.5gm Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving

Not relevant, as C Furo 1.5gm Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of C Furo 1.5gm Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of C Furo 1.5gm Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Cefuroxime   1.5gm

Uses of C Furo Injection
C Furo 1.5gm Injection is used in the treatment of bacterial infectionsIt is used for short-term treatment of bacterial infections of urinary tract, skin and soft-tissue, blood, and lungs (pneumonia). It is also used to prevent infections after surgery.

How to use C Furo Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How C Furo Injection works
C Furo 1.5gm Injection is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for C Furo Injection
Your doctor has prescribed C furo to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue C furo and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. If you're on blood thinners, C furo can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is C furo an antibiotic?
Yes, C furo is an antibiotic. It is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various infections.

Q. Is C furo a form of penicillin drug?
C furo belongs to the cephalosporin antibiotics and is not a penicillin drug. However, its chemical structure and action is similar to penicillin.

Q. Is C furo safe?
C furo is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is C furo a steroid?
C furo is not a steroid molecule. It is an antibiotic which belongs to the group of cephalosporins.

Q. Is C furo safe in G6PD deficiency?
C furo is not known to cause hemolysis in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficient individuals. However, ask your doctor before taking C furo if you are G6PD deficient.

Q. Is C furo useful in the treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI)?
C furo is indicated for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI). Its effectiveness would depend on the infecting organism and hence you should consult your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Can C furo be taken with azithromycin?
C furo is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with azithromycin. However, both are antibiotics and should be used only when advised by the doctor.

Q. Can C furo be taken with doxycycline?
C furo is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with doxycyclin. However, both are antibiotics and should be used only when advised by the doctor.

Q. Is it safe to take C furo with pseudoephedrine?
C furo is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with pseudoephedrine. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.

Q. Can C furo be taken with naproxen?
C furo is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with naproxen. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.

Q. Is it safe to take C furo with paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
C furo is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with paracetamol. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.

Q. Does C furo expire?
C furo like any other drug has an expiry data and should not be used after that. Please check the package insert before using the medicine.

Q. Can C furo help to treat pneumonia?
C furo is indicated in the treatment of pneumonia. However, its effectiveness would depend on the infecting organism and hence you should consult your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Does C furo have penicillin in it?
No, C furo does not have penicillin in it. It is a cephalosporin antibiotic which is similar to penicillin.

Q. Can the use of C furo cause constipation?
C furo is not known to cause constipation. It is associated with diarrhea. However, if you experience any such symptom while taking C furo, consult your doctor.

Q. Does C furo cover staphylococci?
Yes, C furo is active against staphylococcus. However, strains resistant to the drug have also been reported. Talk to your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment of your infection.

Q. Can the use of C furo make you feel tired?
C furo use is not associated with tiredness. However, if you experience tiredness while taking C furo, consult your doctor.

Q. Can I take alprazolam with C furo?
No drug interactions have been reported when C furo is used with alprazolam. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take C furo with ibuprofen?
No drug interactions have been reported when C furo is used with ibuprofen. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.