a cephalosporin that can be given parenterally (trade name Zinacef) or orally by tablets (trade name Ceftin); indicated for infections of the lungs or throat or ears or urinary tract or meninges
Main Entry: ce·fur·o·xime Pronunciation: si-'fyur-&-"zEm Function: noun : a semisynthetic cephalosporin antibioticC16H16N4O8S that is administered parenterally usually in the form of its sodium salt or an ester derivative —see CEFTIN
