Antimicrobials
Cefotaxime

Cefotaxime

High
N/A

Spectrum of Activity

Dosing

General Information

Empiric therapy for bacterial meningitis, pneumonia (in combination with a macrolide), intra-abdominal infection including SBP, musculoskeletal i.e. septic arthritis, and urinary tract infection.

Pregnancy: Compatible.

Breastfeeding: Compatible.

Rash, localized phlebitis at injection site, allergy.

Positive Coombs test, neutropenia, abnormalities in liver enzymes.

Diarrhea and CDI.

Prefer ceftriaxone for CNS infection in renal failure.

Antimicrobial class: 3rd Generation Cephalosporin

Average serum half life: 1.5

Biliary penetration: Moderate

CSF penetration: Therapeutic

Lung penetration: Therapeutic

Urine penetration: Therapeutic