Treatment Cefotaxime for Injection, USP is indicated for the treatment of patients with serious infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the diseases listed below.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Cefotaxime. Full label: DailyMed.
Treatment Cefotaxime for Injection, USP is indicated for the treatment of patients with serious infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the diseases listed below. Lower respiratory tract infections, including pneumonia, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae (formerly Diplococcus pneumoniae ), Streptococcus pyogenes* (Group A streptococci) and other streptococci (excluding enterococci, e.g., Enterococcus faecalis ), Staphylococcus aureus (penicillinase and non-penicillinase producing), Escherichia coli, Klebsiella species, Haemophilus influenzae (including ampicillin resistant strains), Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Proteus mirabilis, Serratia marcescens*, Enterobacter species, indole positive Proteus and Pseudomonas species (including P. aeruginosa ). Genitourinary infections. Urinary tract infections caused by Enterococcus species, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus aureus*, (penicillinase and non-penicillinase producing), Citrobacter species, Enterobacter species, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella species, Proteus mirabilis, Proteus vulgaris*, Providencia stuartii, Morganella morganii*, Providencia rettgeri*, Serratia marcescens and Pseudomonas species (including P.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Cefotaxime. Full label: DailyMed.
Adults Dosage and route of administration should be determined by susceptibility of the causative organisms, severity of the infection, and the condition of the patient (see table for dosage guideline). Cefotaxime may be administered IM or IV after reconstitution.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Cefotaxime — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Cefotaxime is contraindicated in patients who have shown hypersensitivity to cefotaxime sodium, or the cephalosporin group of antibiotics.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Cefotaxime. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
BEFORE THERAPY WITH CEFOTAXIME IS INSTITUTED, CAREFUL INQUIRY SHOULD BE MADE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PATIENT HAS HAD PREVIOUS HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS TO CEFOTAXIME SODIUM, CEPHALOSPORINS, PENICILLINS, OR OTHER DRUGS. THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE GIVEN WITH CAUTION TO PATIENTS WITH TYPE I HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS TO PENICILLIN. ANTIBIOTICS SHOULD BE ADMINISTERED WITH CAUTION TO ANY PATIENT WHO HAS DEMONSTRATED SOME FORM OF ALLERGY, PARTICULARLY TO DRUGS. IF AN ALLERGIC REACTION TO CEFOTAXIME OCCURS, DISCONTINUE TREATMENT WITH THE DRUG.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Cefotaxime — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Clinical Trials Experience Cefotaxime is generally well tolerated. The most common adverse reactions have been local reactions following IM or IV injection. Other adverse reactions have been encountered infrequently. The most frequent adverse reactions (greater than 1%) are: Local (4.3%) - Injection site inflammation with IV administration. Pain, induration, and tenderness after IM injection.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Cefotaxime — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
32 brands · 10 makers in the NepalDoc catalog — see the full Cefotaxime guide →
Stored at 20º to 25°C (68º to 77°F). Storage conditions and should be protected from elevated temperatures and excessive light.
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Cefotaxime.
What is Cefantral 1?
Cefantral 1gm Injection is a Cefotaxime medicine made by Lupin Ltd. It comes as 1gm Injection.
What is Cefantral 1 used for?
According to its FDA label, Cefotaxime is used for the treatment of patients with serious infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the diseases listed below.
What is the generic name of Cefantral 1?
The generic name of Cefantral 1 is Cefotaxime.
Which brands of Cefotaxime are available in Nepal?
32 brands of Cefotaxime are listed in the NepalDoc catalog, from 10 makers — including Bactaxim 1gm Injection, Biotax 1gm Injection, Biotax 250mg Injection, Biotax 500mg Injection, Biotex 1gm Injection, Biotex 250mg Injection.
What are the side effects of Cefotaxime?
Clinical Trials Experience Cefotaxime is generally well tolerated. The most common adverse reactions have been local reactions following IM or IV injection. Other adverse reactions have been encountered infrequently.
This page is information only and is not medical advice. Medicine details come from the sources listed above and may change — always confirm the medicine, strength and dose with a pharmacist or doctor before use. A catalog listing does not guarantee that a medicine is in stock at any pharmacy.
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