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How does cefuroxime sodium kill bacteria?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Cefuroxime sodium kills bacteria by binding to penicillin-binding proteins and inhibiting bacterial cell wall (peptidoglycan) synthesis, causing bacterial cells to rupture and die.

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Aprokam cefuroxime 50mg powder for solution for injectionThea Pharmaceuticals Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 7Document updated 30 March 2020

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