Cefotaxime

WHAT IS IT?

Cefotaxime (Claforan) is a third generation cephalosporin antibiotic.

WHEN DO WE USE IT?

This medication has broad spectrum coverage and can be used in many different disease contexts:

Urinary tract infection 

WHEN DO WE AVOID USING IT?
HOW IS IT ADMINISTERED?
WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS/TOXICITY?
ANYTHING ELSE TO KEEP IN MIND?
FURTHER READING

DynaMed

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Page Updated: 11.18.2016