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This is an index of reports of adverse events (side effects, adverse reactions, etc.) related to Zinacef (Cefuroxime). Click on the relevant link below to view a selection of reports according to the event's seriousness level and/or the nature of the side effect / adverse reaction. Or scroll down to view a sample of recent reports further on this page.
Our database includes reports from Jan 2007 to Dec 2007. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.
All cases (30)
Cases resulting in a serious event (28)
Cases resulting in death (8)
Cases resulting in life threatening events (3)
Cases resulting in hospitalization (11)
Cases resulting in disability (2)
Cases resulting in other serious reactions (8)
Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Zinacef (Cefuroxime). For a complete list and/or a specific selection of reports, please use the links in the index above.
Adverse event in female receiving Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Germany on 2007-10-23
Patient: female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Medication Error, Oedema Peripheral, Finger Amputation, Infusion Site Extravasation
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity
Suspect drug(s):
Haes
Start date: 1997-01-01
End date: 1997-01-01
Liquaemin INJ
Start date: 1997-01-01
End date: 1997-01-01
Zinacef
Dosage: 1.5g unknown
Start date: 1997-01-01
End date: 1997-01-01
Adverse event in female receiving Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Germany on 2007-10-22
Patient: female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Medication Error, Oedema Peripheral, Finger Amputation, Infusion Site Extravasation
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity
Suspect drug(s):
Haes
Start date: 1997-01-01
End date: 1997-01-01
Liquaemin INJ
Start date: 1997-01-01
End date: 1997-01-01
Zinacef
Dosage: 1.5g unknown
Start date: 1997-01-01
End date: 1997-01-01
Adverse event in 2 year old female receiving Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Reported by a pharmacist from China on 2007-10-16
Patient: 2 year old female, weighing 9.5 kg (20.9 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: LIP Swelling, Drug Eruption, Rubella, Rash Erythematous
Suspect drug(s):
Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Other drugs received by patient: Ribavirin
Adverse event in 3 year old female receiving Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Reported by a pharmacist from China on 2007-10-16
Patient: 3 year old female, weighing 13.5 kg (29.7 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Hypersensitivity, Rash, Laryngeal Oedema
Suspect drug(s):
Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Other drugs received by patient: Traditional Chinese Medicine
Adverse event in 47 year old female receiving Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Sweden on 2007-10-03
Patient: 47 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Pruritus, Rash
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Other drugs received by patient: Zomig; Plavix
Adverse event in 3 year old female receiving Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Reported by a pharmacist from China on 2007-07-23
Patient: 3 year old female, weighing 13.5 kg (29.7 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Hypersensitivity, Rash, Laryngeal Oedema
Suspect drug(s):
Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Other drugs received by patient: Traditional Chinese Medicine
Adverse event in 2 year old female receiving Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Reported by a pharmacist from China on 2007-07-23
Patient: 2 year old female, weighing 9.5 kg (20.9 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: LIP Swelling, Drug Eruption, Rubella, Rash Erythematous
Suspect drug(s):
Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Other drugs received by patient: Ribavirin
Adverse event in 60 year old female receiving Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Poland on 2007-07-13
Patient: 60 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Vomiting, Hypotension, Respiratory Arrest, Skin Disorder, Hyperhidrosis, Cough, Loss of Consciousness
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Suspect drug(s):
Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Adverse event in 8 year old male receiving Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Poland on 2007-07-13
Patient: 8 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Vomiting, Dyspnoea, Rales, Conjunctivitis, Generalised Erythema, Visual Disturbance, Breath Sounds Abnormal, Oedema Peripheral
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Adverse event in 3 year old male receiving Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Poland on 2007-07-10
Patient: 3 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Dermatitis Allergic
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Adverse event in 13 month old female receiving Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-06-29
Patient: 13 month old female, weighing 11.8 kg (26.0 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Injection Site Vesicles, Injection Site Erythema, Injection Site Swelling
Suspect drug(s):
Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Other drugs received by patient: Orapred; Triaminic Cold + Cough; Acetaminophen; Zithromax
Adverse event in male receiving Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Sweden on 2007-06-25
Patient: male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Apgar Score LOW, General Physical Health Deterioration, Cardio-Respiratory Arrest Neonatal, Death Neonatal, Blood Glucose Decreased, Caesarean Section, Drug Exposure During Pregnancy
Adverse event resulted in: death
Suspect drug(s):
Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Adverse event in 50 year old female receiving Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-06-12
Patient: 50 year old female, weighing 79.8 kg (175.6 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Dyspnoea, Hypotension, Oedema Peripheral, Generalised Oedema
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Zinacef
Dosage: 750mg once iv
Indication: Myringotomy
Start date: 2007-06-11
End date: 2007-06-11
Zinacef
Dosage: 750mg once iv
Indication: Preoperative Care
Start date: 2007-06-11
End date: 2007-06-11
Adverse event in 3 year old female receiving Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Reported by a physician from Philippines on 2007-05-25
Patient: 3 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Chills, Pyrexia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Adverse event in 61 year old female receiving Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Finland on 2007-05-11
Patient: 61 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Acute Generalised Exanthematous Pustulosis, Auricular Swelling, Urticaria, Rash Erythematous, Rash, Local Swelling, Erythema, Blister
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Kefexin
Dosage: 500mg three times per day
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2007-04-21
End date: 2007-04-23
Zinacef
Dosage: 1.5g three times per day
Start date: 2007-04-14
End date: 2007-04-21
Zovirax
Dosage: 100mg three times per day
Start date: 2007-04-19
End date: 2007-04-20
Other drugs received by patient: Prednison; Atarax; Trikozol; Kefexin; Trikozol
Adverse event in 3 year old female receiving Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Reported by a physician from Philippines on 2007-05-10
Patient: 3 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Chills, Pyrexia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Adverse event in 60 year old female receiving Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Reported by a physician from Greece on 2007-04-19
Patient: 60 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Incorrect Route of Drug Administration, Contusion, Skin Discolouration, Anaphylactic Shock, Oedema
Adverse event resulted in: death
Suspect drug(s):
Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Other drugs received by patient: Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride; Amoxil; Actos; Glucophage Metformine; Simvastatin; Omeprazole; Imodium; Buflomedil Hydrochloride
Adverse event in 76 year old female receiving Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Poland on 2007-04-11
Patient: 76 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Dyspnoea
Suspect drug(s):
Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Adverse event in 56 year old female receiving Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Poland on 2007-04-11
Patient: 56 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Pulmonary Embolism, Anaphylactic Shock
Adverse event resulted in: death
Suspect drug(s):
Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Adverse event in 60 year old female receiving Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Reported by a physician from Greece on 2007-04-04
Patient: 60 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Incorrect Route of Drug Administration, Skin Discolouration, Anaphylactic Shock, Oedema
Adverse event resulted in: death
Suspect drug(s):
Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Other drugs received by patient: Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride; Amoxil; Actos; Glucophage Metformine; Simvastatin
Adverse event in 67 year old female receiving Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from China on 2007-03-29
Patient: 67 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Dyspnoea, Anaphylactic Shock, Erythema, Loss of Consciousness, Respiratory Rate Decreased, Heart Rate Decreased, Choking, Rhythm Idioventricular
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Ceftin
Dosage: oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Zinacef
Dosage: unk, see dosage text, intraderm
Indication: Cough
Start date: 2005-07-21
End date: 2005-07-21
Other drugs received by patient: Ambroxol; Liquorice; Diprophylline; Sulperazon; Clindamycin; Levofloxacin
Adverse event in 60 year old female receiving Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Reported by a physician from Greece on 2007-03-23
Patient: 60 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Incorrect Route of Drug Administration, Oedema, Anaphylactic Shock
Adverse event resulted in: death
Suspect drug(s):
Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Other drugs received by patient: Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride; Amoxil
Adverse event in 60 year old female receiving Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Reported by a physician from Greece on 2007-03-06
Patient: 60 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Incorrect Route of Drug Administration, Anaphylactic Shock
Adverse event resulted in: death
Suspect drug(s):
Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Other drugs received by patient: Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride
Adverse event in 60 year old female receiving Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Reported by a physician from Greece on 2007-03-05
Patient: 60 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Incorrect Route of Drug Administration, Anaphylactic Shock
Adverse event resulted in: death
Suspect drug(s):
Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Other drugs received by patient: Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride
Adverse event in 60 year old female receiving Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Reported by a physician from Greece on 2007-03-02
Patient: 60 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Incorrect Route of Drug Administration, Anaphylactic Shock
Adverse event resulted in: death
Suspect drug(s):
Zinacef (Cefuroxime)
Other drugs received by patient: Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride
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