DRUG

NAME
GENERAL
ACTION
SPECIFIC
ACTION
INDICATION CONTRAINDICATI
ON
ADVERSE
EFFECTS
NURSING
RESPONSIBILITIES
CEFUROXIME
1.5 mg
IVTT q4h
Pregnancy
Category B
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