Cefuroxime and Metolazone

• Generic Name: cefuroxime
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ceftin, Kefurox, Zinacef, Zinacef ADD-Vantage, Zinacef TwistVial

Cefuroxime is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.

Cefuroxime is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening forms.

Cefuroxime may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: metolazone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Zaroxolyn, Mykrox

Metolazone is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.

Metolazone is used to treat fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, or a kidney disorder such as nephrotic syndrome. Metolazone is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Metolazone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.