Cefotaxime Flashcards
1
Q
What is Cefotaxime?
A
Broad spectrum antibiotic used for treatment of septicaemia and meningitis.
Used to provide initial antimicrobial prophylaxis of clinically apparent open long bone fractures
2
Q
Indications?
A
Suspected meningococcal septicaemia/ clinical meningitis where there is a known suspected allergy to benzlypenicillin
3
Q
Contra indications
A
Known or suspected allergy to cephalosporins or treatment with another antimicrobial prophylaxis has already been given by another health care professional
4
Q
Side effects
A
Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, headache
5
Q
Dosage and admin
A
Slow IV.
500 mg vial with 2ml water injection
shake well
