Ingredient

Cefuroxime Axetil

Cefuroxime axetil is an antibiotic ingredient used for the treatment of gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial infections.

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MFDS ingredient code M084405

What does it do?

Cefuroxime axetil is a type of cephalosporin antibiotic, used for the treatment of bacterial infections. It is primarily effective against bacterial infections in various areas such as the respiratory tract, urinary tract, and skin. This ingredient is developed for oral administration and is converted into the active form cefuroxime in the body.

Cefuroxime axetil works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, preventing bacteria from multiplying. This leads to the death or growth inhibition of the bacteria causing the infection, resulting in improved symptoms.

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Good to know

Cefuroxime axetil is effective against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria compared to other cephalosporin antibiotics. It is characterized by efficiently converting into the active form in the body when administered orally.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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