Zinacef and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Zinacef (cefuroxime).
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Moderate Potential Hazard, High plausibility
cefuroxime - sodium
Parenteral cefuroxime sodium contains approximately 54.2 mg (2.4 mEq) of sodium per gram of cefuroxime activity. The sodium content should be considered in patients with conditions that may require sodium restriction, such as congestive heart failure, hypertension, and fluid retention.
References
- "Product Information. Zinacef (cefuroxime)." Glaxo Wellcome PROD (2002):
Zinacef drug interactions
There are 69 drug interactions with Zinacef (cefuroxime).
Zinacef disease interactions
There are 9 disease interactions with Zinacef (cefuroxime) which include:
- colitis
- renal dysfunction
- dialysis
- ferricyanide tests
- seizure disorders
- sodium
- diabetes
- liver disease
- prolonged PT
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- During pregnancy
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Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
Further information
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