Which of the following statements about cefuroxime is true?
Ans. (D) It is rapidly excreted by kidneys(Ref: GG 1497)Cefuroxime has good CSF penetration. It can be used for meningitis, however ceftriaxone is superiorCefuroxime is not effective against anaerobes
It is active against bacteroides
It is superior to ceftriaxone for treatment of meningitis
It has poor CSF penetration
It is rapidly excreted by kidneys
Chemotherapy: General Principles