Cefotaxime

Synonym : -

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.

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Brands with Cefotaxime :

Biotaxim
Biotaxim
Cefantral
Cefatox O
Cefotax
Cefotax
Cefotax
Claforan
Maxcef
Maxcef
Oritaxim
Oritaxim
Oritaxim
Safetax
Tax-o-bid
Tax-o-bid
Zetaxim