eating healthy Cefotan Generic Name: Cefotetan (SEF oh tee tan) Brand Name: Cefotan Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings Breastfeeding Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Pricing & Coupons Uses of Cefotan: It is used to treat or prevent bacterial infections. What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Cefotan? If you have an allergy to cefotetan or any other part of Cefotan (cefotetan). If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If this medicine or alike drugs caused low red blood cell counts before. This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take Cefotan with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. Slideshow Think Before You Ink: Health Risks Associated With Tattoos What are some things I need to know or do while I take Cefotan? Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor. Avoid alcohol and products that have alcohol or propylene glycol in them while taking Cefotan and for at least 72 hours after your last dose. Drinking alcohol or taking products that have alcohol or propylene glycol in them, like some cough syrups, may cause cramps, upset stomach, headaches, and flushing. If you have high blood sugar (diabetes), do not use Clinitest . Use some other urine glucose testing like Clinistix or Tes-Tape . Do not use longer than you have been told. A second infection may happen. This medicine may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take this medicine. If you are 65 or older, use Cefotan with care. You could have more side effects. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this medicine while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. How is this medicine (Cefotan) best taken? Use Cefotan as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. It is given into a vein for a period of time. It may be given as a shot into a muscle. What do I do if I miss a dose? Call your doctor to find out what to do. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Any unexplained bruising or bleeding. Irritation where the shot is given. Not able to pass urine or change in how much urine is passed. Fever or chills. Sore throat. Seizures. Vaginal itching or discharge. It is common to have diarrhea when taking this medicine. Rarely, a very bad form of diarrhea called Clostridium difficile (C diff) associated diarrhea (CDAD) may occur. Sometimes, this has led to a deadly bowel problem (colitis). CDAD may happen while you are taking Cefotan or within a few months after you stop taking it. Call your doctor right away if you have stomach pain or cramps, very loose or watery stools, or bloody stools. Do not try to treat loose stools without first checking with your doctor. Rarely, a very bad blood problem called hemolytic anemia has happened with this medicine. Sometimes it has been deadly. The chance of getting hemolytic anemia may be higher with Cefotan than with other drugs like this one. Call your doctor right away if you feel very tired or weak, or if you develop dark urine or yellow skin or eyes while you are using this medicine or within 3 weeks after you stop it. What are some other side effects of Cefotan? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Loose stools (diarrhea). These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Cefotan? If you need to store Cefotan (cefotetan) at home, talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist about how to store it. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take Cefotan or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to Cefotan. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine. Review Date: December 6, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about Cefotan (cefotetan) Side Effects During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding Dosage Information Drug Interactions Support Group Pricing & Coupons En Español 0 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: second generation cephalosporins Consumer resources Cefotan Cefotan (Advanced Reading) Professional resources Cefotan (FDA) Cefotetan Disodium (AHFS Monograph) Related treatment guides Bacterial Infection Bone infection Cesarean Section Cholecystitis ... +9 more Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only B Pregnancy Category No proven risk in humans N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Approval History Drug history at FDA Cefotan Rating No Reviews - Be the first! 8.0 /10 No Reviews - Be the first! 8.0 Rate it! Drug Class Second generation cephalosporins Related Drugs Bacterial Infection ciprofloxacin , amoxicillin , azithromycin , doxycycline , cephalexin , More... 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