Zinacef and Drowsiness - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drowsiness is reported as a side effect among people who take Zinacef (cefuroxime sodium), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Morphine, and have Agitation.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Drowsiness when taking Zinacef. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,789 people who have side effects when taking Zinacef from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Zinacef?

Zinacef has active ingredients of cefuroxime sodium. eHealthMe is studying from 1,802 Zinacef users. Check the latest studies of Zinacef.

What is Drowsiness?

Drowsiness is found to be associated with 2,863 drugs and 4,800 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Drowsiness.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

1,789 people reported to have side effects when taking Zinacef.
Among them, 11 people (0.61%) have Drowsiness.

Could Zinacef cause Drowsiness?

Among these 11 people:

How long have people been on Zinacef when they have Drowsiness? *

  • < 1 month: 100 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Drowsiness when taking Zinacef? *

  • female: 90.91 %
  • male: 9.09 %

What is the age of people who have Drowsiness when taking Zinacef? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 20 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 20 %
  • 50-59: 40 %
  • 60+: 20 %

What are other drugs people take besides Zinacef? *

  1. Zovirax: 3 people, 27.27%
  2. Morphine: 3 people, 27.27%
  3. Tegretol: 2 people, 18.18%
  4. Metformin: 2 people, 18.18%
  5. Diflucan: 2 people, 18.18%
  6. Nexium: 2 people, 18.18%
  7. Clexane: 2 people, 18.18%
  8. Victoza: 2 people, 18.18%
  9. Jardiance: 2 people, 18.18%
  10. Garamycin: 1 person, 9.09%

What are other side effects people have besides Drowsiness? *

  1. Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 36.36%
  2. Nausea And Vomiting: 3 people, 27.27%
  3. Pneumonia: 3 people, 27.27%
  4. Anaphylaxis (serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death): 3 people, 27.27%
  5. Weakness: 2 people, 18.18%
  6. Metabolic Acidosis (body produces too much acid, or when the kidneys are not removing enough acid from the body): 2 people, 18.18%
  7. Ankle Fracture: 2 people, 18.18%
  8. Anaemia (lack of blood): 2 people, 18.18%
  9. Fall: 2 people, 18.18%
  10. Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 2 people, 18.18%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Type 2 Diabetes: 2 people, 18.18%
  2. Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 18.18%
  3. Platelet Aggregation Inhibition: 2 people, 18.18%
  4. Pain: 2 people, 18.18%
  5. Hypovolaemia (a decreased volume of circulating blood in the body): 2 people, 18.18%
  6. High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 18.18%
  7. Herpes Zoster: 2 people, 18.18%
  8. Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 2 people, 18.18%
  9. Pharyngitis Streptococcal (inflammation of the pharynx caused by infection from. streptococcus): 1 person, 9.09%
  10. Fever: 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-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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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on cefuroxime sodium (the active ingredients of Zinacef) and Zinacef (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.

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