Cefotaxime

Background: Cefotaxime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. Like other third-generation cephalosporins, it has broad spectrum activity against Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria. In most cases, it is considered to be equivalent to ceftriaxone in terms of safety and efficacy. Cefotaxime sodium is marketed under various trade names including Claforan (San...

Indication: Used to treat gonorrhoea, meningitis, and severe infections including infections of the kidney (pyelonephritis) and urinary system. Also used before an operation to prevent infection after surgery.

Associated Conditions: Bone and Joint Infections caused by susceptible Bacterial Infections, Central Nervous System Infections caused by susceptible Bacterial Infections, Genitourinary tract infection caused by susceptible Bacterial Infections, Gynaecological infection caused by susceptible bacteria, Intraabdominal Infections caused by susceptible Bacterial Infections, Lower Respiratory Tract Infection (LRTI) caused by susceptible bacteria, Postoperative Wound Infection, Septicemia caused by susceptible Bacterial Infections, Skin and skin-structure infections caused by susceptible bacteria