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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]