Cefotan: Powder for solution for injection (10g)

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What is this Medicine?

CEFOTETAN (SEF oh tee tan) is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It is used to treat or prevent certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.

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Cefotan 10g Bulk Powder for Injection

NDC: 003100375

Prescription Required
Not a Controlled Drug
(CSA Schedule)
FDA Approved

FDA approved for the following conditions:
Gynecologic Infections, Intraabdominal Infections, Bone And Joint Infections, Skin And Skin Structure Infections, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Surgical Infection Prophylaxis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), Lower Respiratory Tract Infections, Tubo-ovarian Abscess

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Protect from light
Store unreconstituted product at or below 72 degrees F

Cefotan 10g Bulk Powder for Injection

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Reported Side Effects for Cefotan 10g Bulk Powder for Injection

Irritated Blood Vessels Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: RAPID

Kidney Inflammation Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED

Injection Site Reaction Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: RAPID

Anaphylactoid Reactions Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: RAPID

Convulsions Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED

Hives Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: RAPID

Pseudomembranous Colitis Incidence: <10.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Hemolytic Anemia Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED

Upset Stomach Incidence: 0.2%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Itching Incidence: 0.2%* Severity: MILD
Onset: RAPID

High Platelet Count Incidence: 0.3%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Eosinophilia Incidence: 0.5%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Skin Rash Incidence: 0.7%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Elevated Hepatic Enzymes Incidence: 1.2%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Loose Stools Incidence: 1.3%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Low Prothrombin Level Incidence: 6.0-8.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

*This is an approximate aggregated range of reported side effects from clinical studies performed on this drug. Your experience with this drug may be different.

Daily Life Interactions for Cefotan 10g Bulk Powder for Injection

Elements of your daily lifestyle may have an effect on the medications you are taking. Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects, reduce the effectiveness of your medicine or possibly increase the action of a particular medicine.

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Major Lifestyle Interaction

Alcohol and Cefotan 10g Bulk Powder for Injection(Cefotetan Disodium)

Alcohol and Cefotetan Disodium(Cefotetan Disodium)

Taking Cefotetan (Cefotan) and using alcohol-containing beverages or medications together can cause new or worsening side effects in some people. Avoid alcohol while taking or within 2-3 days after stopping Cefotetan.

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Pregnancy & Lactation Information

FIRST Trimester

Class B - Animal studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus, however, there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.

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