Cefotetan

Bacteria, Communicable Diseases, Antibiotics + 10 more
Treatment
12 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Cefotetan

What is Cefotetan

CefotetanThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryCefotetan is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It is given as an injection into a vein or muscle and is effective against a wide range of bacteria, including both gram-positive and gram-negative. It is also very resistant to certain enzymes that can make antibiotics less effective.
Cefotanis the brand name
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Cefotetan 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 Bacteria and Intraabdominal Infections .
Bacteria
Intraabdominal Infections
surgical prophylaxis therapy
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Antibiotics
Postoperative Infections
Gonorrhea
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
prophylaxis of Postoperative Infections
Bone and Joint Infections
Urinary tract infection
Communicable Diseases

Effectiveness

How Cefotetan Affects PatientsCefotetan is a strong antibiotic that can be given through a vein or muscle. It works against a lot of different types of bacteria, both good and bad, and is able to protect against certain types of antibiotics.
How Cefotetan works in the bodyCefotetan kills bacteria by stopping them from forming cell walls. It does this by blocking proteins that help in the formation of cell walls.

When to interrupt dosage

The prescribed dose of Cefotetan is subject to the determined affliction, which includes Antibiotics, Bacteria and Communicable Diseases. The measure of dosage is contingent upon the mode of administration (e.g. Intramuscular; Intravenous or Injection) noted in the following table.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Bacteria
10000.0 mg, , 2000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg/mL, 2000.0 mg/mL
Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, , Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Injection, solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous
Communicable Diseases
10000.0 mg, , 2000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg/mL, 2000.0 mg/mL
Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, , Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Injection, solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous
Antibiotics
10000.0 mg, , 2000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg/mL, 2000.0 mg/mL
Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, , Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Injection, solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous
Septic
10000.0 mg, , 2000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg/mL, 2000.0 mg/mL
Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, , Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Injection, solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous
prophylaxis of Postoperative Infections
10000.0 mg, , 2000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg/mL, 2000.0 mg/mL
Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, , Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Injection, solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous
Urinary tract infection
10000.0 mg, , 2000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg/mL, 2000.0 mg/mL
Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, , Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Injection, solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
10000.0 mg, , 2000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg/mL, 2000.0 mg/mL
Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, , Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Injection, solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous
Postoperative Infections
10000.0 mg, , 2000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg/mL, 2000.0 mg/mL
Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, , Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Injection, solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous
surgical prophylaxis therapy
10000.0 mg, , 2000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg/mL, 2000.0 mg/mL
Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, , Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Injection, solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous
Bone and Joint Infections
10000.0 mg, , 2000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg/mL, 2000.0 mg/mL
Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, , Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Injection, solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous
Intraabdominal Infections
10000.0 mg, , 2000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg/mL, 2000.0 mg/mL
Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, , Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Injection, solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
10000.0 mg, , 2000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg/mL, 2000.0 mg/mL
Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, , Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Injection, solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous
Gonorrhea
10000.0 mg, , 2000.0 mg, 1000.0 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 1000.0 mg/mL, 2000.0 mg/mL
Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution, , Injection, powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Powder, for solution, Injection, solution, Powder, for solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous, Injection, powder, for solution - Intravenous

Warnings

Cefotetan Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Hemolytic Anemia
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Cefotetan.
Common Cefotetan 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 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.
Abacavir
Minor
Cefotetan may decrease the excretion rate of Abacavir which could result in a higher serum level.
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Cefotetan Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Cefotetan?

47 active trials are currently being conducted to investigate the potential of Cefotetan for Pre-Surgical Prophylaxis Therapy, Postoperative Infection Prophylaxis and Septic Management.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Postoperative Infections
0 Actively Recruiting
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
0 Actively Recruiting
Communicable Diseases
0 Actively Recruiting
surgical prophylaxis therapy
0 Actively Recruiting
Septic
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3
Intraabdominal Infections
3 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 4
Bone and Joint Infections
0 Actively Recruiting
prophylaxis of Postoperative Infections
0 Actively Recruiting
Antibiotics
0 Actively Recruiting
Bacteria
0 Actively Recruiting
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
24 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 3, Not Applicable
Urinary tract infection
0 Actively Recruiting
Gonorrhea
12 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 2

Cefotetan Reviews: What are patients saying about Cefotetan?

3.7Patient Review
3/17/2017
Cefotetan for Bacteroides Bacteria Infection of Female Pelvic Organs
Dizziness was a bit of an issue, but this medication was highly effective for me.
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Patient Q&A Section about cefotetan

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

What does cefotetan treat?

"Cefotetan injection is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat infections of the lungs, skin, bones, joints, stomach area, blood, female reproductive organs, and urinary tract. It is also used before surgery to prevent infections."

Answered by AI

What is the generic name for cefotetan?

"pneumoniae), Morganella morganii, Proteus mirabilis, Proteus vulgaris, Providencia spp, Pseudomonas spp, Serratia spp.

Cefotan is indicated for the therapeutic treatment of infections of the urinary tract when caused by susceptible strains of designated organisms. These include infections caused by E. coli, Klebsiella spp (including K. pneumoniae), Morganella morganii, Proteus mirabilis, Proteus vulgaris, Providencia spp, Pseudomonas spp, and Serratia spp."

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What type of antibiotic is cefotetan?

"Cefotetan is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections and to prevent infection during surgery."

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Is cefotetan a penicillin?

"Cefotetan is an antibiotic that is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It can also be used to help prevent infection before and during certain surgeries. This medication is a cephalosporin antibiotic."

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Clinical Trials for Cefotetan

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