Details
Cefotaxime Indications
Infections caused by susceptible microorganisms to the drug:
- Upper respiratory tract infection (tonsillitis, otitis)
- Respiratory tract infections (bronchitis, pneumonia, pleurisy, abscesses)
- Infections of the genitourinary system
- Septicemia, bacteremia
- Intra-abdominal infections (including peritonitis)
- Infections of skin and soft tissues
- Infections of bones and joints
- Meningitis (except listeriosis) and other infections of the central nervous system
Prevention of infections after surgery on the digestive tract, urological and obstetrical operations.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics and other beta-lactam antibiotics, hypersensitivity to lidocaine (intramuscular injection); bleeding enterocolitis in history (especially ulcerative colitis).
Dosage & Administration
The drug is used for intravenous drip and jet and intramuscular administration.
Before using the drug to carry out skin tests for sensitivity to antibiotics and to lidocaine.
