Allergy/rash (immediate or delayed)
Cytopenias
Eosinophilia
Hepatic & renal laboratory abnormalities
Pseudocholelithiasis. Unclear clinical significance. Uncommonly symptomatic, but frequently by ultrasound gallbladder sludge
Do not administer simultaneously with any calcium-containing solution via Y-site in any patient. If administering sequentially pre or post calcium-containing solution ensure IV line flushed thoroughly in between infusions.
Do not use in neonates.
Antimicrobial class: Parenteral Cephalosporin - 3rd Generation
Pregnancy category: B
Average serum half life: 8 hours
Urine penetration: Therapeutic
Lung penetration: Therapeutic
CSF penetration: Therapeutic
Biliary penetration: Therapeutic