Cefuroxime (Systemic)

Brand Names : Zinacef

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Black, tarry stools; chest pain; chills; cough; fever; painful or difficult urination; shortness of breath; sore throat; sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips or in mouth; swollen glands; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common

Abdominal or stomach cramps; abdominal or stomach tenderness or pain; bloating; bluish color or changes in skin color; diarrhea, watery and severe, which may also be bloody; difficulty in breathing or swallowing, wheezing, shortness of breath; fast heartbeat; fever; hives or welts; increased thirst; muscle spasm or jerking of all extremities; nausea or vomiting; pain; skin itching, rash, or redness; sudden loss of consciousness; swelling of face, throat, or tongue; swelling of foot or leg; tenderness; unusual weight loss

Rare

Blistering, peeling, loosening of skin; bloody or cloudy urine; dizziness; fast heartbeat; greatly decreased frequency of urination or amount of urine; hearing loss, mild to moderate; joint or muscle pain; puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips or tongue; red or irritated eyes; redness, tenderness, itching, burning, or peeling of skin; red skin lesions, often with a purple center; sore throat; tightness in chest

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

Gas; loss of appetite

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.