Cefuroxime axetil vs. Astepro: side effect and effectiveness comparison (a real world drug study)
Summary:
We compare the side effects and drug effectiveness of Cefuroxime axetil and Astepro. The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports (from sources including the FDA) of 34,629 people who take Cefuroxime axetil and Astepro, 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 Astepro?
Astepro has active ingredients of azelastine hydrochloride. It is often used in allergies. eHealthMe is studying from 3,336 Astepro users. Check the latest studies of Astepro.
34,629 people who take Cefuroxime axetil and Astepro are studied.

Drugs being compared in this study:
- Astepro (azelastine hydrochloride)
- Cefuroxime Axetil (cefuroxime axetil)
Most common side effects of the drugs, overall:
Most common side effects of the drugs, in long term (1+ years) use:
Drug effectiveness:
Cefuroxime Axetil:
- not at all: 5.2 %
- somewhat: 32.95 %
- moderate: 28.9 %
- high: 26.59 %
- very high: 6.36 %
Astepro:
- not at all: 1.13 %
- somewhat: 17.46 %
- moderate: 36.06 %
- high: 31.83 %
- very high: 13.52 %
Want to compare Cefuroxime axetil with Astepro?
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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.
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 .
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Cefuroxime axetil (4,112 reports)
- Astepro (3,168 reports)
Browse all side effects of Cefuroxime axetil:
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 zBrowse all side effects of Astepro:
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 is based on cefuroxime axetil and azelastine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Cefuroxime axetil and Astepro, respectively). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs or brand names) are also considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
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