What does "ceftin" mean?

a cephalosporin that can be given parenterally (trade name Zinacef) or orally by tablets (trade name Ceftin); indicated for infections of the lungs or throat or ears or urinary tract or meninges

What is a synonym for "ceftin"?

Common synonyms include: cefuroxime, zinacef.

Ceftin

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a cephalosporin that can be given parenterally (trade name Zinacef) or orally by tablets (trade name Ceftin); indicated for infections of the lungs or throat or ears or urinary tract or meninges wordnet

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cefuroxime zinacef

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