Turmeric and Cefuroxime drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Turmeric (turmeric) and Cefuroxime (cefuroxime sodium). Common drug interactions include infusion site extravasation among females and skin infection among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Turmeric and Cefuroxime. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 30 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Turmeric?
Turmeric has active ingredients of turmeric. It is often used in inflammation. eHealthMe is studying from 16,564 Turmeric users. Check the latest studies of Turmeric.
What is Cefuroxime?
Cefuroxime has active ingredients of cefuroxime sodium. It is often used in sinusitis. eHealthMe is studying from 12,999 Cefuroxime users. Check the latest studies of Cefuroxime.
30 people who take Turmeric and Cefuroxime together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Turmeric and Cefuroxime, by gender? *:
female:
- Infusion site extravasation (flow of (blood or lymph) from infusion site)
- White blood cell count decreased
- Infusion site swelling
- Lip pain
- Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)
- Pulmonary mass
- Sunburn
- Nephrolithiasis (calculi in the kidneys)
- Blood pressure increased
- Chest pain
male:
- Skin infection
- Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
- Hypersensitivity
- Penile swelling
- Penis disorder
- Pneumonia aspiration (bronchopneumonia that develops due to the entrance of foreign materials into the bronchial tree)
- Pruritus genital (uneasy irritation of the skin of the vagina and the surrounding area)
- Rash erythematous (redness of the skin)
- Rash macular (small, flat red spots)
- Secretion discharge
What are the common drug interactions of Turmeric and Cefuroxime, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
- Cough
- Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
- Infection
- Infective pulmonary exacerbation of cystic fibrosis (severe infective lung disease with production of abnormally thick mucus)
- American trypanosomiasis (american trypanosomiasis, is caused by infection with the protozoan parasite trypanosoma cruzi)
- Amnesia (deficit in memory caused by brain damage, disease, or psychological trauma)
- Crying
- Cystic fibrosis (disease of the secretary glands)
- Dry eye (lack of adequate tears)
- Eye pain
40-49:
- Blood glucose increased
- Ligament rupture (tear in ligament)
50-59:
- Infection
- Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung)
- Thrombosis (formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel)
- Ulcer haemorrhage (bleeding ulcer)
60+:
- Blood pressure increased
- Chest pain
- Sunburn
- White blood cell count decreased
- Breast cancer recurrent
- Cardiac failure congestive
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Obstruction
- Skin infection
- Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body)
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 8 people, 26.67%
- Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 13.33%
- Pain: 4 people, 13.33%
- High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 13.33%
- Primary Immunodeficiency Syndrome: 3 people, 10.00%
- Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system): 3 people, 10.00%
- Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 3 people, 10.00%
- Hypokalemia (low potassium): 3 people, 10.00%
- Depression: 3 people, 10.00%
- Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 3 people, 10.00%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Effectiveness of, side effects of, and alternative drugs to the 2 drugs:
- Turmeric (16,564 reports)
- Cefuroxime (12,999 reports)
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on turmeric and cefuroxime sodium (the active ingredients of Turmeric and Cefuroxime, respectively), and Turmeric and Cefuroxime (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
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