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.