Cefotaxima is an injectable drug known commercially as Calforan.
This medicine is an antibacterial, which works by removing bacteria from the body, being very effective in treating symptoms of gonorrhea, meningitis and joint infections.
- Infection of the skin and soft tissues; abdominal infection infection of the female reproductive organs; urinary tract infection gonorrhea pneumonia; Postoperative infections Joint infection Bone infection Meningitis.
Allergies at the injection site; gastrointestinal problems
Risk of pregnancy B; Women who breastfeed; People with penicillin allergy
Injectable use
adults
Children
Cefotoxima can be given intramuscularly or intravenously.