Gonorrhea: 1g as a single Drug Name Generic Name : cefuroxime, cefuroxime axetil, cefuroxime sodium Brand Name: Ceftin , Zinacef Classification: Antibiotic, Cephalosporin (second generation) Pregnancy Category B Dosage & Route PO Uncomplicated UTI 125 mg twice daily
5 g IV every 8 hr
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Note: Ceftin oral suspension has been discontinued in the US for more than 1 year
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The usual adult dosage range for Cefuroxime for Injection is 750 mg to 1