Claforan Iv/Im Injection 0.25G (1 Box = 1 Injection)

Description

Claforan Iv/Im Specification 

Requires Prescription (YES/NO) 

Yes 

Generics 

Cefotaxime Sodium 

Used For 

Bacterial Infection 

How it works 

In vitro studies indicate that the antibacterial action of Cefotaxime sodium results from inhibition of cell wall synthesis. It is stable against the action of most ß-lactamases. 

Claforan Iv/Im Usage And Safety 

Dosage 

Cefotaxime Sodium 

Side Effects 

Headache , Colitis, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting , Moniliasis, vaginitis , Rash, pruritus, fever . 

Drug Interactions 

Probenecid , furosemide, aminoglycosides 

Indication 

Cefotaxime for injection may be indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of micro-organisms. 

When not to Use 

It is contraindicated in patients who have shown hypersensitivity to cefotaxime sodium, the cephalosporin or the penicillin groups of antibiotics. 

Claforan Iv/Im Precautions 

Precaution 

Prolonged use of medicine may result in the overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms. Constant evaluation of the patient’s condition is essential. If superinfection occurs, therapy should be discontinued and appropriate measures taken. 

Claforan Iv/Im Warnings 

Warning 1 

Cefotaxime Sodium should be prescribed with caution in individuals with a history of lower gastrointestinal disease, particularly colitis. 

Warning 2 

Cefotaxime, like other parenteral anti-infective drugs, may be locally irritating to tissues. In most cases, perivascular extravasation of cefotaxime responds to changing of the infusion site. 

Warning 3 

As with other ß-lactam antibiotics, granulocytopenia, leukopenia, neutropenia and, more rarely, bone marrow failure, pancytopenia, or agranulocytosis may develop during treatment with Cefotaxime. For courses of treatment lasting longer than 10 days, blood counts should therefore be monitored and treatment discontinuation should be considered in case of abnormal results . 

Claforan Iv/Im Additional Information 

Pregnancy category 

Always consult your physician before using any medicine. 

Storage (YES/NO) 

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.