Biotaxim (Cefotaxime)


Brand Name: Biotaxim

Generic Name: Cefotaxime

Manufacturer/Agent: Bulk


Formulation: inj

Strength: 250mg vial

Pack size: 1

Trade Price: KES 150.00

Retail Price: @ KES 200.00


Class: Antibacterials: Cephalosporins (Anti-infectives)

Mechanism of Action:


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Molecular Formulae: C16H16N5O7S2NA = 478.5

Precautions: Cephalosporin hypersensitivity.

Indications/Uses: 2-4gm im or iv. septicaemia, urinary tract infections, endocarditits, meningitis, infection due to multi-drug resistant organisms.

Interactions: Probenecid may reduce excretion.

Side Effects: Headache. gastro-intestinal upset. rash. rarely; pseudomembranous colitis, arrhythmias after rapid injection.