Cefuroxime axetil and Conjunctivitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Conjunctivitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Cefuroxime axetil (cefuroxime axetil), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Dexamethasone, and have Metastases to bone.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Conjunctivitis when taking Cefuroxime axetil. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,110 people who have side effects when taking Cefuroxime axetil from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cefuroxime axetil?

Cefuroxime axetil has active ingredients of cefuroxime axetil. It is often used in sinusitis. eHealthMe is studying from 4,283 Cefuroxime axetil users. Check the latest studies of Cefuroxime axetil.

What is Conjunctivitis?

Conjunctivitis (pink eye) is found to be associated with 1,298 drugs and 1,644 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Conjunctivitis.

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On Aug, 26, 2026

4,110 people reported to have side effects when taking Cefuroxime axetil.
Among them, 17 people (0.41%) have Conjunctivitis.

Could Cefuroxime axetil cause Conjunctivitis?

Among these 17 people:

How long have people been on Cefuroxime axetil when they have Conjunctivitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Conjunctivitis when taking Cefuroxime axetil? *

female: 70.59 %
male: 29.41 %

What is the age of people who have Conjunctivitis when taking Cefuroxime axetil? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cefuroxime axetil? *

What are other side effects people have besides Conjunctivitis? *

Anaemia (lack of blood): 11 people, 64.71%
Hiatal Hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm): 11 people, 64.71%
Stress And Anxiety: 11 people, 64.71%
Pain: 11 people, 64.71%
Adnexa Uteri Cyst (ovarian cysts): 10 people, 58.82%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 10 people, 58.82%
Cervical Dysplasia (abnormal changes in the cells on the surface of the cervix): 10 people, 58.82%
Compression Fracture (fracture due to pressure caused by injury): 10 people, 58.82%
Oral Disorder (mouth disease): 10 people, 58.82%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 10 people, 58.82%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 10 people, 58.82%
Hypersensitivity: 4 people, 23.53%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 4 people, 23.53%
Cough: 4 people, 23.53%
Infection: 4 people, 23.53%
Cardiac Failure: 4 people, 23.53%
Hypertonia (abnormal increase in muscle tension and a reduced ability of a muscle to stretch): 4 people, 23.53%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 23.53%
Pain: 4 people, 23.53%
Hypovolaemia (a decreased volume of circulating blood in the body): 3 people, 17.65%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Sahoo HB, Rath B, Behera JP, Moharana CS, "Cefuroxime axetil associated oral eruption: A case report", Apollo Medicine, 2016 Jun .
Sahoo HB, Rath B, Behera JP, Moharana CS, "Cefuroxime axetil associated oral eruption: A case report", Apollo Medicine, 2016 Jun .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on cefuroxime axetil (the active ingredients of Cefuroxime axetil) and Cefuroxime axetil (the brand name). 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?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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