Warnings


What may interact with Cefotaxime?

This medicine may interact with the following medications:

-birth control pills
-certain medicines for infection like amikacin, gentamicin, tobramycin
-diuretics
-NSAIDS, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen
-probenecid

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Cefotaxime?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-bleeding problems
-kidney disease
-stomach, intestinal problems like colitis
-an unusual or allergic reaction to cefotaxime, cephalosporin or penicillin antibiotics, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Cefotaxime?

Tell your doctor or health care provider if your symptoms do not begin to improve or if you get new symptoms. Your doctor will monitor your condition and blood work as needed.

This medicine may cause serious skin reactions. They can happen weeks to months after starting the medicine. Contact your health care provider right away if you notice fevers or flu-like symptoms with a rash. The rash may be red or purple and then turn into blisters or peeling of the skin. Or, you might notice a red rash with swelling of the face, lips or lymph nodes in your neck or under your arms.

Do not treat diarrhea with over-the-counter products. Contact your doctor if you have diarrhea that lasts more than 2 days or if the diarrhea is severe and watery.

This medicine can interfere with some urine glucose tests. If you use such tests, talk with your health care provider.

If you are being treated for a sexually transmitted disease, avoid sexual contact until you have finished your treatment. Your sexual partner may also need treatment.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

You will be instructed on how to store this drug. Protect from light. Throw away any unused drug after the expiration date.