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Zinacef and Ferricyanide tests

Result of checking the interaction of drug Zinacef and disease Ferricyanide tests for safety when used together.

Check result:

Zinacef <> Ferricyanide tests

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Cefuroxime may cause false-negative reactions for blood/plasma glucose with the ferricyanide test, but not with tests using glucose oxidase or hexokinase. Clinicians should be cognizant of this interaction when prescribing or administering cefuroxime to patients with diabetes.

References:

"Product Information. Ceftin (cefuroxime)." Glaxo Wellcome, Research Triangle Park, NC.
"Product Information. Zinacef (cefuroxime)." Glaxo Wellcome, Research Triangle Park, NC.

Zinacef

Generic Name: cefuroxime

Brand Name: Zinacef, Ceftin, Kefurox, Zinacef ADD-Vantage, Zinacef TwistVial

Synonyms: n.a.

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