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Side Effects of Cefotaxime Use-3

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Cefotaxime as follows: Hepatic damage Long term Cefotaxime intake can lead to hepatic injury, thus compromising liver function. Hepatic injury and altered liver function can result in increased bilirubin levels in the body, resulting in itching, jaundice with yellowing of skin and sclera, dark urine, altered metabolism with nausea and vomiting, pain in the right upper abdominal quadrant, and fatigue. Renal damage Long term Cefotaxime intake [...]

Side Effects of Cefotaxime Use-2

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Cefotaxime as follows: Opportunistic fungal infections The friendly normal flora residing in the human body help prevent growth of opportunistic infections. Cefotaxime by destroying the normal flora, tips the balance in favor of opportunistic infections. So, long term use of Cefotaxime carries a risk of opportunistic fungal infections, such as, thrush and yeast infections. Peripheral neuropathy Long term Cefotaxime intake can lead to serious problems of [...]

Side Effects of Cefotaxime Use-1

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Cefotaxime as follows: Central nervous system findings Cefotaxime use can sometimes result in severe dizziness, confusion, hallucinations, tremors, and seizures. Pain and inflammation Pain and inflammation at the site of injection is most common side effect to Cefotaxime use. Nausea and vomiting: This is the most common side effect of Cefotaxime. Taking the antibiotic with some food and water can minimize the effects of nausea and [...]

How to Administer Cefotaxime Premixed Solution Intravenous

Patient was educated on how to administer Cefotaxime premixed solution intravenous as follows: Cefotaxime can be taken as a premixed solution, administered intravenously. The medication bag is stored in the refrigerator frozen. Thaw the medication bag by getting the bag out of the refrigerator, two hours before the time of administration. Do not administer the medication cold. Administering the medication right out of the refrigerator into the vein can precipitate intense chills and rigors. Do [...]

How to Take Cefotaxime Parenterally

Patient was educated on how to take Cefotaxime parenterally as follows: Cefotaxime is taken as an intramuscular or intravenous shot. Make sure the medication is clear and free of any suspended particles, before use. Discard the vial at the notice of any suspended particles. Also, discard the vial, if contents are cloudy or discolored or if the vial is cracked. Evenly space out the doses of the antibiotic and take the dose at the scheduled [...]