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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]