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Cetaxim IV/IM 500mg/vial (Injection)

Manufactured by: Globe Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Cefotaxime Similar medicine

Cetaxim IV/IM is indicated for

  • Pneumonia
  • Meningitis
  • Peritonitis
  • Pelvic inflammatory disease
  • Endometritis
  • Pelvic cellulitis
  • Gonorrhea
  • Skin
  • skin structure infections
  • Respiratory tract infections
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Bacteremia/Septicemia
  • Bone and/or joint infections

Precautions and warnings

A history of penicillin allergy, colitis, kidney problems, pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

Side-effects

  • Pain at inj site; hypersensitivity reactions
  • rash
  • pruritus; diarrhoea
  • nausea
  • vomiting; candidiasis; eosinophilia
  • neutropenia
  • leucopenia
  • thrombocytopenia. Potentially Fatal: Anaphylactic reaction; nephrotoxicity.

Drug Interactions

Probenecid slows down the removal of cefotaxime from the body.

Warning: Using cefotaxime with furosemide or aminoglycoside antibiotics can seriously harm the kidneys and may be life-threatening.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.

Mode of actions

Cefotaxime attaches to certain proteins in bacteria called penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs). By doing this, it blocks the last step needed to create the bacterial cell wall. As a result, the bacteria cannot build their cell wall properly, which stops their growth and eventually causes them to die.

Dosage & Administration

Adult: IV/IM Susceptible infections 1-2 g 4-12 hrly. Max: 12 g/day.
Surgical prophylaxis 1 g 30-90 mins before procedure.
Gonorrhoea 0.5-1 g as a single dose.

Children:
The usual dosage range is 100-150 mg/kg/day in 2 to 4 divided doses. However, in very severe infections doses of up to 200 mg/kg/day may be required.
Neonates:
The recommended dosage is 50 mg/kg/day in 2 to 4 divided doses. In severe infections 150-200 mg/kg/day in divided doses have been given.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Although animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect even sometimes unable to demonstrate the risk on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, but during pregnancy, this medicine can be used just when definitely required.

Discuss with your doctors and tell them feedback about this medicine.

There is no specific information about whether this medicine is passed on to the baby through breast milk. Discuss with your doctor before breastfeeding.

Pack Size & Price

1's pack Price : ৳76

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