Cefotaxime For Injection 1000 mg
Cefotaxime For Injection USP 1000 mg
Therapeutic Class: Anti-Infectives
Dosage Forms: Injectables
Brand Name: Cefotaxime For Injection USP 1000 mg™
How it works?
Uses of Cefotaxime For Injection 1000 mg
Cefotaxime is a strong antibiotic used to fight serious bacterial infections. It works by stopping bacteria from building their cell walls, which leads to their destruction.
What are the uses of Cefotaxime for Injection USP 1000 mg?
- Lung infections (like pneumonia and bronchitis)
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Skin and soft tissue infections.
- Bone and joint infections.
- Abdominal infections.
- Bloodstream infections (sepsis)
- Brain and spinal cord infections (meningitis, when membranes are inflamed)
- Ear infections (otitis media)
- Female reproductive organ infections.
- Prostate and kidney infections.
- After surgery to prevent infections in high-risk procedures.
Precautions of Cefotaxime For Injection 1000 mg
Precautions When Using Cefotaxime For Injection 1000 mg
Allergies and Cross-Reactions
- People with penicillin allergies may also react to cefotaxime—about 5–10% have this cross-sensitivity.
- Always check allergy history before starting.
- If any allergic reaction occurs (rash, swelling, breathing issues), stop the medicine immediately and get medical help.
Special Caution Groups
- If you have asthma or multiple drug allergies, use this medicine with care.
- People with kidney problems may need a lower dose to stay safe.
Infections and Gut Health
- Long-term use can lead to new infections from bacteria not affected by this medicine.
- If that happens, doctors may switch to another antibiotic.
- Serious diarrhea during or after treatment may be caused by Clostridium difficile.
- In this case, stop the medication and start treatment like oral vancomycin or metronidazole.
- Avoid medicines that slow the bowels, as they can make the condition worse.
Blood and Lab Monitoring
- Cefotaxime may cause changes in your blood cell counts.
- If you’re on it for more than a week, your doctor should check blood tests regularly.
- If your white blood cell count drops too low (neutropenia), treatment should be stopped.
Injection Safety
- Never mix cefotaxime and aminoglycosides in the same syringe or IV line.
- A fast injection into a central vein may lead to heart rhythm problems (arrhythmia)—so it should be avoided.
Sodium Content
- Cefotaxime contains sodium, so people who need to watch their salt intake should let their doctor know.
Lidocaine-Related Warnings
If cefotaxime is mixed with lidocaine (used to reduce injection pain), it should not be used.
- By IV (intravenous) route.
- In children under 30 months.
- In anyone with
- Past reactions to lidocaine.
- Severe heart failure.
- Unpaced heart block.
Dosages administration of Cefotaxime For Injection 1000 mg
How Cefotaxime For Injection 1000 mg Is Given
- Can be injected into a vein (IV) or muscle (IM)
- Usually given 2 to 4 times per day, depending on the infection.
Dosage for Adults & Teens (Over 12 Years)
| Condition | Typical Dose |
|---|---|
| Mild to moderate infection | 1 g every 12 hrs = 2 g/day |
| Moderate mixed infection | 1–2 g every 12 hrs = 2–4 g/day |
| Severe or unknown-source infection | 2–3 g every 6–8 hrs (max 12 g/day) |
| Uncomplicated Gonorrhoea | Single 0.5–1 g injection (IM or IV) |
| Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) | 1 g every 12 hrs |
| Bacterial Meningitis | 6–12 g/day in divided doses |
| Intra-abdominal Infections | Use in combination with other antibiotics |
Dosage for Infants & Children (Up to 12 Years)
| Weight | Standard Dose |
|---|---|
| <50 kg | 50–150 mg/kg/day, split into 2–4 doses |
| Severe infections | Up to 200 mg/kg/day |
| >50 kg | Use adult dosage, but max 12 g/day |
Dosage for Newborns & Premature Infants
- Standard dose: 50 mg/kg/day (split into 2–4 doses)
- Severe infection: May go up to 150–200 mg/kg/day.
- Newborn age 0–7 days: Dose every 12 hrs.
- Newborn age 7–28 days: Dose every 8 hrs.
Older Adults
- No dose change is needed if the kidney and liver are working well.
Side effects of Cefotaxime For Injection 1000 mg
Side Effects Of Taking Cefotaxime For Injection 1000 mg
Infections
- Using the medicine for a long time might lead to new infections from bacteria not affected by it (called overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms).
Blood Disorders
- May cause a drop in white blood cells (granulocytopenia), and in rare cases, severe white cell loss (agranulocytosis).
- Some patients may experience low platelets, low hemoglobin, or low red cell count.
- These issues often go away once the medicine is stopped.
- It’s recommended to monitor blood counts if treatment lasts more than 7 days.
Nervous System
- High doses—especially in those with kidney issues—can cause confusion, dizziness, seizures, or fatigue (encephalopathy)
Heart
- Rare reports of irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) after fast IV infusion into a central vein.
Digestive System
- Common side effects: nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fungal infections (candidiasis).
- If diarrhea is severe or lasts long, it could indicate a serious gut condition (pseudomembranous colitis), and the medicine should be stopped.
Liver Function
- May cause temporary increases in liver enzymes and bilirubin in some patients.
Skin and Allergic Reactions
- Common: rash, itching, hives.
- Serious but rare: drug fever, skin peeling, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, toxic skin reactions, and even anaphylactic shock.
Other Reactions
- Some patients treating spirochete infections (like syphilis) may develop a Herxheimer-like reaction—with fever, chills, headache, and joint pain.
Kidneys
- May cause a temporary increase in urea or creatinine.
- Very rare cases of reversible kidney inflammation.
Injection Site Reactions
- Pain at the injection site is common, especially with higher doses.
- Vein inflammation (phlebitis) may happen with IV use but usually doesn’t require stopping treatment.
Storage instruction of Cefotaxime For Injection 1000 mg
Store below 30°C temperature. Protect from light.
Keep the medicine out of reach of children.
Packing details of Cefotaxime For Injection 1000 mg
10 ml clear glass vial with bromobutyl rubber stopper, sealed with a flip-off aluminum seal.
Cefotaxime for Injection USP 1000 mg in a glass vial is supplied with a 10 ml plastic ampoule of diluent Sterilized Water for Injections USP in a unit carton with a pack insert.
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Cefotaxime for Injection USP 1000 mg is supplied in sterile glass vials containing cefotaxime sodium equivalent to 1 g. Each vial is sealed with a bromobutyl rubber stopper and aluminum flip‑off cap, packed in unit cartons with inserts.