Indications And Usage

It is used to treat or prevent bacterial infections.

Administration

Cefotaxime is administered by intramuscular injection or intravenous infusion. As cefotaxime is metabolized to both active and inactive metabolites by the liver and largely excreted in the urine, dose adjustments may be appropriate in people with renal or hepatic impairment

Contraindications

diarrhea from an infection with Clostridium difficile bacteria, inflammation of the large intestine, severe renal impairment, Allergies: Cephalosporins, Beta lactams.

Precautions

Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhea medicine unless your doctor tells you to.

Adverse Reactions

pain, irritation, or a hard lump where the injection was given;mild diarrhea; fever; oritching or mild skin rash

Pregnancy and lactation

category B

Renal and liver Impairment

Cefotaxime can harm your kidneys. This effect is increased when you also use certain other medicines,

Laboratory Tests