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  1. cefuroxime, Ceftin, Zinacefnoun

    a cephalosporin that can be given parenterally (trade name Zinacef) or orally by tablets (trade name Ceftin); indicated for infections of the lungs or throat or ears or urinary tract or meninges

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  1. zinacef

    Cefuroxime, sold under the brand name Zinacef among others, is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat and prevent a number of bacterial infections. These include pneumonia, meningitis, otitis media, sepsis, urinary tract infections, and Lyme disease. It is used by mouth or by injection into a vein or muscle.Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, allergic reactions, and pain at the site of injection. Serious side effects may include Clostridium difficile infection, anaphylaxis, and Stevens–Johnson syndrome. Use in pregnancy and breastfeeding is believed to be safe. It is a second-generation cephalosporin and works by interfering with a bacteria's ability to make a cell wall resulting in its death.Cefuroxime was patented in 1971, and approved for medical use in 1977. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. In 2020, it was the 325th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 800 thousand prescriptions.

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  1. zinacef

    Zinacef is a brand name for the antibiotic called cefuroxime, which is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. This medication belongs to the class of antibiotics known as cephalosporins. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Zinacef is often used for infections of the middle ear, sinuses, skin, and urinary tract.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of zinacef in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of zinacef in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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