cefuroxime

noun

ce·​fur·​o·​xime si-ˈfyu̇r-ə-ˌzēm How to pronounce cefuroxime (audio)
: a semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic that is administered parenterally in the form of its sodium salt C16H15N4NaO8S or orally as an ester derivative C20H22N4O10S see ceftin

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“Cefuroxime.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/cefuroxime. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.

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