Cefotaxime Injection USP

Description

What is Cefotaxime Injection USP?
Cefotaxime is an antibiotic used to treat a number of bacterial infections. Specifically, it is used to treat joint infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, meningitis, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, sepsis, gonorrhea, and cellulitis. Cefotaxime injection is in a class of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. Because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, and it may be useful to monitor renal function.
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Cefotaxime Injection USP Uses
Cefotaxime Injection USP is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:

• Lower respiratory tract (lung) infections.
• Gonorrhea (a sexually transmitted disease).
• Meningitis (infection of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord).
• Genitourinary infections
• Gynecologic infections
• Bacteremia/Septicemia
• Skin and skin structure infections
• Intra-abdominal infections
• Bone and/or joint infections
• Central nervous system infections

Cefotaxime Injection USP Working, Mechanism of Action and Pharmacology
Cefotaxime Injection USP improves the patient’s condition by performing the following functions:

• It works by killing bacteria.
• Cefotaxime is a third-generation intravenous cephalosporin antibiotic. Its broad-spectrum activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It does not have activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Cefotaxime works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall biosynthesis. An advantage of cefotaxime is that it is resistant to penicillinase and is useful for treating infections resistant to penicillin derivatives.

Cefotaxime Injection USP – Composition and Active Ingredients
Cefotaxime Injection USP is composed of the following active ingredients

• Cefotaxime

Please note that this medicine may be available in various strengths for each active ingredient listed above.

Cefotaxime Injection USP – Side-effects
The following is a list of possible side effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Cefotaxime Injection USP. This is not a comprehensive list. These side effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side effects, especially if they do not go away.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Pain, redness, swelling, or bleeding near the place where cefotaxime was injected

Cefotaxime Injection USP – Precautions & How to Use
Before using this drug, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.

• This medication is given by injection into a muscle or vein under the supervision of your health-care or as directed by your doctor. If given by injection into a vein, inject it slowly for at least 3 minutes to avoid possible serious side effects.
• It is relatively safe for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Storage:
Store in a cool, dry and dark place.
Also, protects it from direct sunlight and moisture, should be protected from elevated temperatures and excessive light.

Note:
Dry material and solutions tend to darken depending on storage conditions.