Cefotaxime Sodium Injection

Description:
A white to pale yellow crystalline powder in a glass vial.

Specification:
0.25g, 0.5g and 1g/vial

Ingredients:
Cefotaxime Sodium for Injection contains theactive ingredient cefotaxime sodium, equivalent to 500 mg, 1 g or 2 gof cefotaxime. Cefotaxime Sodium for Injection does not contain gluten,lactose, sucrose, tartrazine or any other azo dyes.

Indication:
Be used to treat infections in different parts ofthe body caused by bacteria. Cefotaxime is also used to preventinfections before, during and after surgery.

Drug Interaction:
Some following medicines may interfere with cefotaxime.
aminoglycoside antibiotics (such as
gentamicin)
probenecid
diuretics (such as frusemide).

Side Effects:
Common side effects:
nausea or diarrhoea
pain or tenderness near the injection site.
Serious side effects:
severe persistent diarrhoea (which may develop during treatment or up to several weeks after you stop cefotaxime)
signs of an allergic reaction, such as rash, itching or hives on theskin; swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body;shortness of breath, wheezing or difficulty breathing
changes in the rhythm or rate of the heart beat.

Storage:
Cefotaxime Sodium for Injection will be kept in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 25°C.