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Cefuroxime as third-line Lyme oral

Cefuroxime axetil 500 mg twice daily is the standard third-line oral option when both doxycycline and amoxicillin are unsuitable.

Steps

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  1. 01
    Use cefuroxime when doxycycline is contraindicated and there is a documented penicillin allergy.
  2. 02
    Adult dose: cefuroxime axetil 500 mg orally twice daily for 14-21 days.
  3. 03
    Pediatric dose: 30 mg/kg/day divided twice daily, capped at 500 mg per dose.
  4. 04
    Take with food to improve absorption.
  5. 05
    Penicillin-allergic patients with mild reactions may still tolerate cephalosporins; severe allergy needs a different plan.

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