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Cefotaxime
How Cefotaxime works
Cefotaxime is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body.
Side Effects
Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction
Usage
Cefotaxime is used in the treatment of bacterial infections
It is used for short-term treatment of bacterial infections of urinary tract, skin and soft-tissue, ear, bone, blood, abdomen, genital and lungs (pneumonia). It is also used to prevent infections after surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is cefotaxime a sulfa, penicillin or broad spectrum antibiotic?Cefotaxime does not contain sulfa and is not a penicillin drug. It is a third generation, broad spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic
Q. Is cefotaxime compatible with potassium and TPN?Yes, cefotaxime can be given with potassium and TPN (total parenteral nutrition)
Q. Is Cefotaxime ototoxic (toxic to the ear)?No, Cefotaxime is not an ototoxic drug when given alone, but when given along with aminoglycoside antibiotics (gentamicin, tobramycin), it may increase ototoxicity
Q. Is Cefotaxime bacteriostatic or bactericidal?Cefotaxime is a bactericidal agent
Q. What organisms does Cefotaxime cover?Cefotaxime is active against Escherichia coli, group A and B streptococci, pseudomonas and staphylococcus bacteria. In some cases, Streptococcus pneumonia may show resistance to the drug. It may not be effective against methicillin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
