Definition of "cefuroxime" []

• A second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. (noun)

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• "In the demonstration, Watson first suggested the antibiotic doxycycline for treating Lyme disease, then switched to cefuroxime when told the patient was pregnant and allergic to penicillin."
• "If you are allergic to penicillin, use cefuroxime (Ceftin) or cefprozil (Cefzil)."
• "A: Antibiotics like amoxicillin, clindamycin and cefuroxime are valuable in preventing or treating serious infections."