Cefuroxime Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
diarrhea from an infection with Clostridium difficile bacteria increased eosinophils in the blood hives a hypersensitivity reaction to a drug If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
a yeast infection of the vagina and vulva diarrhea intense abdominal pain INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
a skin rash If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
thrush excessive saliva production vaginal irritation itching joint pain nausea vomiting gas irritability RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
a type of blood disorder where the red blood cells burst called hemolytic anemia a type of blood disorder with a decrease in all types of blood cells called pancytopenia low blood counts due to bone marrow failure a decrease in the blood clotting protein prothrombin decreased blood platelets very low levels of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell low levels of white blood cells low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils a type of brain function problem called encephalopathy a low supply of oxygen rich blood to the heart inflammation of blood vessels in the skin thrombophlebitis, an inflamed vein due to a blood clot bleeding inflammation of the large intestine damage to the liver and inflammation blockage of normal bile flow a type of kidney inflammation called interstitial nephritis decreased kidney function erythema multiforme, a type of allergic skin reaction a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called toxic epidermal necrolysis a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome erythema or redness of skin or mucous membrane seizures swelling of the tongue abnormal liver function tests a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis a type of allergic reaction called angioedema a serum sickness reaction inflammation of the liver with stoppage of bile flow a type of skin disorder called acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis a type of significant allergic skin reaction called DRESS syndrome If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
an infection due to the fungus Candida canker sores cramps drowsiness dizziness a fever as a result of taking the medication chills lockjaw taste impairment decreased appetite excessive thirst trouble breathing difficult or painful urination stomach cramps vulvovaginitis, an inflammation or infection of the vagina and vulva kidney pain fast heartbeat Selected from data included with permission and copyrighted by First Databank, Inc. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a licensed data provider and is not for distribution, except as may be authorized by the applicable terms of use.
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