Cefotaxime injection is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body.

This medicine is also given before, during, and after certain types of surgery to prevent infections.

Cefotaxime 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.

Major & minor side effects for Cefotaxime

• Abdominal pain
• Black or tarry stools
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Increased heartbeat
• Skin rash
• Difficult or painful urination
• Blurred vision
• Fever with chills
• Loss of appetite
• Seizures
• Pain at the injection site

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women unless necessary. 

Usage of this medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided.

This medicine contains sodium in it and therefore it should be used with caution in patients with conditions that may require sodium restriction, such as congestive heart failure, hypertension, and fluid retention.

Avoid the use of this medicine if the patient experiences severe diarrhea after receiving therapy with this medicine.

• Sulbactam sodium is a derivative of the basic penicillin nucleus. Chemically, sulbactam sodium is sodium penicillinate sulfone. It is used in combination with other antibiotics.

• Sulbactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor which reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Ampicillin against bacteria.

• Sulbactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor used for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
• It works by killing the bacteria and preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

• Diarrhoea

• Nausea and Vomiting

• Itching
• Fatigue
• Chills
• Edema
• Rash

• This medicine is infused into a vein or injected deep into a muscle. It is usually given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.
• Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control centre or emergency room at once.