Sandoz Xorimax 250mg

Manufacturer

Sandoz

Contents

Cefuroxime

Indication

Sandoz Xorimax is used for treating bacterial infections (sinus, skin, lung, urinary tract, ear, and throat). It may also be used to treat Lyme disease and gonorrhea. Sandoz Xorimax is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by interfering with the formation of the bacteria's cell wall so that the wall ruptures, resulting in the death of the bacteria.

Instruction

Use Sandoz Xorimax as directed by your doctor.

• Take Sandoz Xorimax by mouth with or without food.
• Swallow Sandoz Xorimax whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing.
• Sandoz Xorimax works best if it is taken at the same time each day.
• To clear up your infection completely, take Sandoz Xorimax for the full course of treatment. Keep taking it even if you feel better in a few days.
• If you miss a dose of Sandoz Xorimax, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose, and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Sandoz Xorimax.

Drug interaction

Sandoz Xorimax interact with the following group of drugs: probenecid (Benemid); a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin); a medication that reduces stomach acid, such as an antacid, or cimetidine (Tagamet), famotidine (Pepcid), omeprazole (Prilosec), ranitidine (Zantac), and others; or a diuretic (water pill) such as bumetanide (Bumex), furosemide (Lasix), indapamide (Lozol), hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril, Hyzaar, Lopressor, Vasoretic, Zestoretic), metolazone (Mykrox, Zarxolyn), spironolactone (Aldactazide, Aldactone), torsemide (Demadex), and others. Also note that interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. As usual it affects the effect of drugs, so consult with your doctor about how it interactions are being managed or should be managed.