Cefotim Information
Cefotim, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Meningitis. Cefotim also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cefotim. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Cefotim side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Cefotim are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Cefotim's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Cefotim's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Cefotim is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Cefotim are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Cefotim may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Cefotim, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Cefotim Benefits & Uses
Cefotim is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
- Pneumonia
- Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Cefotim Dosage & How to Take
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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Cefotim Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefotim is used -
Severe
- Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Moderate
- Colitis
- Vaginal inflammation
Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Injection Site Allergic Reaction
- Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
- Headache
Cefotim Related Warnings
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Is the use of Cefotim safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Cefotim safely.
Safe -
Is the use of Cefotim safe during breastfeeding?
Cefotim is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
Safe -
What is the effect of Cefotim on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Cefotim on kidney have been reported.
Mild -
What is the effect of Cefotim on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Cefotim on the liver.
Safe -
What is the effect of Cefotim on the Heart?
You can take Cefotim without any fear of damage to the heart.
Safe
Severe Interaction of Cefotim with Other Drugs
Cefotim should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Cefotim Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefotim unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Kidney Disease
- Gastritis
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Liver Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
Frequently asked Questions about Cefotim
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Is this Cefotim habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Cefotim.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cefotim as you may feel sleepy.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Cefotim only on doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cefotim is not used to treat mental disorders.
No
Cefotim Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Cefotim
Taking Cefotim with food is safe.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefotim
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cefotim and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Unknown
Frequently asked Questions about Cefotim
Question about 7 years ago
Can I discontinue Cefotim on my own without doctors advice?
Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician
Discontinuing Cefotim 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.
Question almost 7 years ago
Does Cefotim cover enterococcus?
Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics
Yes, Cefotim covers enterococcus. It is effective against enterococcus responsible for causing urinary tract infections, skin infections, gynecological infections.
Question over 6 years ago
Can I take Cefotim with paracetamol?
Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other
Yes, Cefotim can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Question over 6 years ago
Is Cefotim bacteriostatic or bactericidal?
Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery
Cefotim is bactericidal that means it kills the bacteria. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). In the absence of a cell wall, the bacteria die.
Question almost 7 years ago
Does Cefotim contain penicillin?
Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology
Cefotim contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.
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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)
