Cefatoxima

Cefotaxime is an injectable medicine commercially known as Calforan.

This medication is an antibacterial, which works by eliminating bacteria from the body, being very effective in treating the symptoms of gonorrhea, meningitis and joint infections.

Indications for Cefotaxime

Infection of the skin and soft tissues; abdominal infection; infection in the female reproductive organs; urinary infection; pneumonia; gonorrhea; infections after surgery; joint infection; bone infection; meningitis.

Side Effects of Cefotaxime

Injection site allergies; gastrointestinal disorders.

Contraindications for Cefotaxime

Pregnancy risk B; lactating women; individuals allergic to penicillin;

How to use Cefotaxime

Injectable use

Adults

• Bacterial infection: Administer 1 g, every 6 or 8 hours.

Children

• Bacterial infection: Administer 20 to 40 mg per kg of body weight, every 6 or 8 hours.

The administration of Cefotoxime can be done intramuscularly or intravenously.