Formulary Monographs [CEFOTAXIME, 08120612]
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CEFOTAXIME
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THIRD GEN CEPHALOSPORINS
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Infections due to susceptible Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, surgical infection prophylaxis, uncomplicated gonorrhea.
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Colitis ,Diarrhea ,Elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine ,Elevated hepatic transaminases ,Eosinophilia ,Fever ,Injection site pain , Nausea ,Pruritus ,Rash
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Adult: 1g every 12 hours. gonorrhoea; 500mg i.m. Pediatric: Child
1 month–11 years: 50mg/kg every 12 hours; Child 12–17 years; 1g every 12 hours. |
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Present in milk in low concentration, but appropriate to use.
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