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 [...]

Patient was educated on Cefotaxime and its mechanism of action as follows: Cefotaxime is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against number of bacteria causing wide variety of infections. Cefotaxime belongs to the group of Cephalosporin antibiotics. Cefotaxime is a Beta-lactam antibiotic that acts by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. Inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis by Cefotaxime will kill the bacteria and inhibit further growth of bacteria. Cefotaxime is an antibacterial agent and does [...]