Claraxim: Side Effects & Dosing

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Warnings Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Thai FDA Category Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Cefotaxime Na

Indications/Uses

Infections caused by bacteria involving the resp tract, abdomen, skin & soft tissues, kidney & UTI, bones & joints, ear infection, gonorrhoea. Severe infections, septicemia, endocarditis, meningitis. Prophylaxis in patients w/ reduced resistance & surgical prophylaxis.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult Uncomplicated infections 1 g 12 hrly IV/IM. Moderate to severe infections 1-2 g 8-12 hrly IM/IV. Severe infections 2-3 g 6-8 hrly IV. Uncomplicated gonorrhea 0.5-1 g IM as single dose. Max dose: 12 g/day. Surgical prophylaxis 1-2 g IM/IV single dose 30-60 min pre-op. Caesarean 1 g IV at clamping of umbilical cord followed by 1 g IM/IV 6 & 12 hr after 1st dose. Childn <12 yr & infant <50 kg 50-100 mg/kg/day IM/IV 6-12 hrly. Severe infection Up to 150-200 mg/kg/day. Neonate Max: 50 mg/kg/day. Impaired renal function Reduce daily dosage.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.

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Warnings

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Special Precautions

Penicillin-sensitive patients. Impaired renal function.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Hypersensitivity reactions, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, hemolytic anemia, GI effects.

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Drug Interactions

Aminoglycosides, probenecid.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Cephalosporins

ATC Classification

J01DD01 - cefotaxime ; Belongs to the class of third-generation cephalosporins. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Claraxim powd for inj 1 g

Packing/Price

1's

Form

Claraxim powd for inj 500 mg

Packing/Price

1's

Claraxim

cefotaxime

Manufacturer:

Siam Bheasach

Distributor:

Siam Pharmaceutical