Axicef 500 mg is a broad-spectrum antibiotic containing Cefuroxime Axetil, a second-generation cephalosporin. It is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections, including respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, and certain sexually transmitted infections.
Cefuroxime works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, effectively stopping the growth and spread of infection-causing bacteria. It is effective against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms.