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Cefotime 500 IV/IM

Name: Cefotime 500 IV/IM 500mg/vial Injection
Brand: Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
SKU: 3594
Price: 68.4 BDT
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Injection - (500mg/vial)

Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Generic: Cefotaxime

Safety Advices

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SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Cefotime 500 IV/IM does not cause any harmful side effects.

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cefotime 500 IV/IM is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cefotime 500 IV/IM is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. Avoid prolonged use of Cefotime 500 IV/IM, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

UNSAFE

Cefotime 500 IV/IM may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

CAUTION

Cefotime 500 IV/IM should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cefotime 500 IV/IM may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of kidney function may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cefotime 500 IV/IM is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Cefotime 500 IV/IM is recommended.

Medicine Overview of Cefotime 500 IV/IM 500mg/vial Injection

Introduction

Cefotime 500 IV/IM is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the brain, lungs, ear, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, blood and heart. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery. Cefotime 500 IV/IM fights and stops the growth of many types of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Your doctor will decide...

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Uses of Cefotime 500 IV/IM

Bacterial infections

Side effects of Cefotime 500 IV/IM

Common

Rash
Allergic reaction
Nausea
Injection site reaction
Diarrhea

How to use Cefotime 500 IV/IM

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Cefotime 500 IV/IM works

Cefotime 500 IV/IM is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

What if you forget to take Cefotime 500 IV/IM?

If you miss a dose of Cefotime 500 IV/IM, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Quick Tips

Your doctor has prescribed Cefotime 500 IV/IM to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat.

Discontinue Cefotime 500 IV/IM and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.

Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Cefotime 500 IV/IM as it may cause increased side effects.

Brief Description

Indication

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

Administration

IV Preparation Intermittent injection: Reconstitute 1 or 2 g with 10 mL SWI Infusion: Reconstitute infusion bottles with 50 or 100 mL NS or D5W IM: Add 2 mL, 3 mL or 5 mL of sterile or bacteriostatic water for inj to a vial

Adult Dose

Adult: Infections Caused by Susceptible Organisms Uncomplicated: 1 g IV or IM q12hr Moderate to severe: 1-2 g IV or IM q8hr More serious (bloodstream infection [septicemia]): 2 g IV q6-8hr Life-threatening: 2 g IV q4hr; not to exceed 12 g/day Surgical prophylaxis 1 g 30-90 mins before procedure. Gonorrhoea 0.5-1 g as a single dose.

Child Dose

Children: IV, IM 50–180 mg/kg/day q6–8h 200–225 mg/kg/day for meningitis q6h 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.

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: Severe: After an initial loading dose of 1 g, half the daily dose w/o changing the frequency.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.

Mode of Action

Cefotaxime binds to one or more of the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) which inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell wall, thus inhibiting biosynthesis and arresting cell wall assembly resulting in bacterial cell death.

Precaution

History of penicillin allergy; colitis; impaired renal function; pregnancy, lactation. Lactation: Drug enters breast milk; use with caution

Side Effect

Colitis, Elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine, Elevated hepatic transaminases, Fever. Pain at inj site; hypersensitivity reactions, rash, pruritus; diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting; candidiasis; eosinophilia, neutropenia, leucopenia, thrombocytopenia. Potentially Fatal: Anaphylactic reaction; nephrotoxicity.

Pregnancy Category Note

Pregnancy category: B Lactation: Drug enters breast milk; use with caution

Interaction

Probenecid decreases cefotaxime elimination. Potentially Fatal: Nephrotoxicity with furosemide and aminoglycosides.

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Cefotime 500 IV/IM

Injection - (500mg/vial)

Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Generic: Cefotaxime

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Disclaimer

The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not be treated as a replacement for physical medical consultation or advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy and the completeness of the information so provided. The absence of any information and/or warning to any drug shall not be considered and assumed as an implied assurance of the Company. We do not take any responsibility for the consequences arising out of the aforementioned information and strongly recommend you for a physical consultation in case of any queries or doubts.

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