Cefotan

Bacteria, surgical prophylaxis therapy, Urinary tract infection + 9 more
Treatment
12 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Cefotan

What is Cefotan

CefotetanThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryCefotaxime is an antibiotic that is injected either into the veins (intravenously) or the muscles (intramuscularly). It is highly effective against many types of bacterial infections, including those caused by both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Cefotaxime is also resistant to many antibiotics which makes it a good choice to treat infections that are resistant to other antibiotics.
Cefotanis the brand name
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Cefotan Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Cefotan
Cefotetan
1985
16

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Cefotetan, also known as Cefotan, is approved by the FDA for 12 uses which include Intraabdominal Infections and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) .
Intraabdominal Infections
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
prophylaxis of Postoperative Infections
Bone and Joint Infections
Bacteria
Communicable Diseases
surgical prophylaxis therapy
Urinary tract infection
Postoperative Infections
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Antibiotics
Gonorrhea

Effectiveness

How Cefotan Affects PatientsCefotetan is an antibiotic that is given through a vein or muscle. It is strong enough to fight off a large range of bacteria, both the ones that need oxygen and the ones that don't.
How Cefotan works in the bodyCefotetan works to kill bacteria by blocking the proteins responsible for building the bacteria's cell wall. This causes the bacteria to break apart, killing it.

When to interrupt dosage

The magnitude of Cefotan is contingent upon the diagnosed affliction, including Antibiotics, Bacteria and Communicable Diseases. The measure of dosage likewise differs in accordance with the technique of delivery (e.g. Intramuscular; Intravenous or Injection) specified in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Intraabdominal Infections
100.0 mg/mL, , 200.0 mg/mL, 10000.0 mg, 2000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg/mL, 2000.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous
prophylaxis of Postoperative Infections
100.0 mg/mL, , 200.0 mg/mL, 10000.0 mg, 2000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg/mL, 2000.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous
Postoperative Infections
100.0 mg/mL, , 200.0 mg/mL, 10000.0 mg, 2000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg/mL, 2000.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous
Communicable Diseases
100.0 mg/mL, , 200.0 mg/mL, 10000.0 mg, 2000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg/mL, 2000.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous
Bone and Joint Infections
100.0 mg/mL, , 200.0 mg/mL, 10000.0 mg, 2000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg/mL, 2000.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
100.0 mg/mL, , 200.0 mg/mL, 10000.0 mg, 2000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg/mL, 2000.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous
Gonorrhea
100.0 mg/mL, , 200.0 mg/mL, 10000.0 mg, 2000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg/mL, 2000.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous
Bacteria
100.0 mg/mL, , 200.0 mg/mL, 10000.0 mg, 2000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg/mL, 2000.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous
surgical prophylaxis therapy
100.0 mg/mL, , 200.0 mg/mL, 10000.0 mg, 2000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg/mL, 2000.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous
Urinary tract infection
100.0 mg/mL, , 200.0 mg/mL, 10000.0 mg, 2000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg/mL, 2000.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous
Antibiotics
100.0 mg/mL, , 200.0 mg/mL, 10000.0 mg, 2000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg/mL, 2000.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
100.0 mg/mL, , 200.0 mg/mL, 10000.0 mg, 2000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg/mL, 2000.0 mg/mL
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous, Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous

Warnings

Cefotan has one contraindication and should not be consumed if you are afflicted with any of the conditions specified in the following table.Cefotan Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Hemolytic Anemia
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Cefotan.
Common Cefotan Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Neomycin
Major
The risk or severity of nephrotoxicity can be increased when Cefotetan is combined with Neomycin.
Tenofovir
Major
Cefotetan may increase the nephrotoxic activities of Tenofovir.
Tenofovir alafenamide
Major
Cefotetan may increase the nephrotoxic activities of Tenofovir alafenamide.
Tenofovir disoproxil
Major
Cefotetan may increase the nephrotoxic activities of Tenofovir disoproxil.
Vibrio cholerae CVD 103-HgR strain live antigen
Major
The therapeutic efficacy of Vibrio cholerae CVD 103-HgR strain live antigen can be decreased when used in combination with Cefotetan.
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Cefotan Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Cefotan?

47 active research projects are assessing the effectiveness of Cefotan in providing surgical prophylaxis therapy, Postoperative Infection Prophylaxis and Septic Disease Defense.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Bone and Joint Infections
0 Actively Recruiting
Bacteria
0 Actively Recruiting
surgical prophylaxis therapy
0 Actively Recruiting
Intraabdominal Infections
4 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 4
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
0 Actively Recruiting
Postoperative Infections
0 Actively Recruiting
Antibiotics
0 Actively Recruiting
prophylaxis of Postoperative Infections
0 Actively Recruiting
Urinary tract infection
0 Actively Recruiting
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
24 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 3, Not Applicable
Gonorrhea
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Communicable Diseases
0 Actively Recruiting

Patient Q&A Section about cefotan

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is Cefotan used for?

"Cefotetan is an antibiotic in the cephalosporin class. It is indicated for the treatment of infections of the lungs, skin, bones, joints, stomach, blood, female reproductive organs, and urinary tract. It may also be given prior to surgery to prevent infections."

Answered by AI

Is Cefotan used to treat PID?

"Cefotetan, like other cephalosporins, is not effective in treating Chlamydia trachomatis. Therefore, when cephalosporins are used to treat pelvic inflammatory disease, and C. trachomatis is one of the suspected pathogens, additional treatment for chlamydia should be given."

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What are the side effects of Cefotetan?

"The individual may experience abdominal or stomach cramps or tenderness, back, leg, or stomach pains, black, tarry stools, bloating, chest pain, diarrhea, watery and severe, which may also be bloody, difficulty with breathing, general body swelling."

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Is Cefotetan a penicillin?

"It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

Cefotetan is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, and may be used before and during certain surgeries to help prevent infection. As a cephalosporin antibiotic, it works by stopping the growth of bacteria."

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