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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Cefotaxime-3

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Cefotaxime as follows: Evenly space out the doses of the antibiotic and take the dose at the scheduled time every day. Keeping to the schedule helps with maintaining a constant level of the antibiotic in the body, which is needed for infection control. Also, this helps to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of Cefotaxime as ordered, with regards to dosage and [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Cefotaxime-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Cefotaxime as follows: Do not change the dose on Cefotaxime without consulting your doctor. Watch out for any continuing or worsening signs and symptoms of infection, to report to your doctor immediately, so that, a change in plan could be considered. Also, Cefotaxime is significantly metabolized by the liver and is excreted in the urine. Individuals with compromised liver function cannot metabolize Cefotaxime and this [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Cefotaxime-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Cefotaxime as follows: Discuss with your doctor regarding any previous allergic responses you experienced with antibiotics belonging to the Cephalosporins group, such as, Cefaclor, Cephalexin, and Ceftazidime. Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Cefotaxime. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Report to your doctor regarding any persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramping, and blood or [...]

Contraindications for Using Cefotaxime-2

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Cefotaxime as follows: Cefotaxime carries the risk for hepatic and renal damage and so, should be used with caution in individuals with history of compromised liver and renal functions. Watch closely for symptoms of exacerbation of liver and renal disease in individuals taking Cefotaxime. Also, Cefotaxime is significantly metabolized by the liver and is excreted in the urine. Individuals with compromised liver function cannot metabolize Cefotaxime and this [...]

Contraindications for Using Cefotaxime-1

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Cefotaxime as follows: Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Cefotaxime. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Patients with history of opportunistic infections must be cautious about using Cefotaxime. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Cefotaxime should be avoided or used cautiously in individuals with history of cardiac arrhythmias, as it has the potential to [...]