What is the most important information I should know about cefotaxime injection?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to cefotaxime, or to similar antibiotics,
such as
Ceclor,
Ceftin,
Cefzil,
Duricef,
Keflex,
Omnicef,
Spectracef,
Suprax, and others.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs (especially
penicillin). Also tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease, diabetes, a stomach or
intestinal disorder, or a heart rhythm disorder.
Use this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your
symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Cefotaxime will not treat a
viral infection such as the common cold or flu.
Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you
have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine to stop
the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.
This medication can cause you to have unusual results with certain lab tests to check for
glucose (sugar) in the urine. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using cefotaxime.
What is cefotaxime injection?
Cefotaxime is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotics. It
works by fighting bacteria in your body.
Cefotaxime injection is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, including severe
or life-threatening forms. Cefotaxime is also used to prevent infections in people having surgery.
Cefotaxime may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication
guide.
What should I discuss with my health care provider before using cefotaxime injection?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to cefotaxime, or to other cephalosporin
antibiotics, such as:
Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any
drugs (especially penicillins), or if you have:
If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use
cefotaxime, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.
FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an
unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
Cefotaxime can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this
medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
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