Definitions for Cefotaxime
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1. cefotaxime, Claforannoun

   a parenteral cephalosporin (trade name Claforan) used for severe infections of the lungs or throat or ears or urinary tract

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cefotaximenoun

   A wide-spectrum antibiotic with efficacy against most bacteria.

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1. Cefotaxime

   Cefotaxime is an antibiotic used to treat a number of bacterial infections in human, other animals and plant tissue culture. Specifically in humans it is used to treat joint infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, meningitis, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, sepsis, gonorrhea, and cellulitis. It is given either by injection into a vein or muscle.Common side effects include nausea, allergic reactions, and inflammation at the site of injection. Another side effect may include Clostridium difficile diarrhea. It is not recommended in people who have had previous anaphylaxis to a penicillin. It is relatively safe for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It is in the third-generation cephalosporin family of medications and works by interfering with the bacteria's cell wall.Cefotaxime was discovered in 1976, and came into commercial use in 1980. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. It is available as a generic medication.

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1. cefotaxime

   Cefotaxime is a type of cephalosporin antibiotic, specifically a third-generation cephalosporin that is often used in the treatment of various bacterial infections. These infections can include respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, as well as infections related to bones and joints. Cefotaxime works by stopping the growth of bacteria and is generally administered through injection into a muscle or into a vein by a healthcare practitioner.

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1. Cefotaxime

   Cefotaxime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. Like other third-generation cephalosporins, it has broad spectrum activity against Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria. In most cases, it is considered to be equivalent to ceftriaxone in terms of safety and efficacy.

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1. Cefotaxime

   Semisynthetic broad-spectrum cephalosporin.

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   The numerical value of Cefotaxime in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

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   The numerical value of Cefotaxime in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Cefotaxime
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cefotaxime
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cefotaxime
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Cefotaxime