You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to cefuroxime or to similar antibiotics, such as cefdinir , cefprozil , cephalexin , and others. Before taking this medicine Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to cefuroxime, or to other cephalosporin antibiotics, such as:
A TB skin test (also known as the tuberculin skin test or PPD skin test) is often used to identify if someone has been infected with tuberculosis. New tests, such as QuantiFERONÂ®-TB Gold In-Tube Test, identify the infection through blood testing.
PPD skin test. The PPD skin test is a method used to diagnose silent (latent) tuberculosis (TB) infection. PPD stands for purified protein derivative. You will need 2 visits to your doctor's office for this test. At the first visit, the health care provider will clean an area of your skin, usually the inside of your forearm. You will get a small shot (injection) that contains PPD.