Cefotaxime is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefotaxime is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Cefotaxime safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Cefotaxime without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Cefotaxime safe during breastfeeding?
Cefotaxime does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cefotaxime on the Kidneys?
Cefotaxime rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefotaxime on the Liver?
Cefotaxime does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Cefotaxime on the Heart?
Using Cefotaxime does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Cefotaxime should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefotaxime unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefotaxime habit forming or addictive?
Cefotaxime does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Cefotaxime you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Cefotaxime only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Cefotaxime in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Cefotaxime
It is safe to take Cefotaxime with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefotaxime
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cefotaxime with alcohol.
The dosage of this drug may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of an infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.
Cefotaxime is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without doctor's advice.
Yes, Cefotaxime covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Bacteroides spp, Clostridium spp, Fusobacterium spp, Peptococcus spp, and Peptostreptococcus spp.
Discontinuing Cefotaxime on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Yes, Cefotaxime covers enterococcus. It is effective against enterococcus responsible for causing urinary tract infections, skin infections, gynecological infections.
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Claforan® (cefotaxime)
