never Claforan Generic Name: Cefotaxime (sef oh TAKS eem) Brand Name: Claforan in D5W, Claforan Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings Breastfeeding Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Uses of Claforan: It is used to treat or prevent bacterial infections. What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Claforan? If you have an allergy to cefotaxime or any other part of Claforan (cefotaxime). 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. 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 this medicine 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 18 Herbal Supplements with Risky Drug Interactions What are some things I need to know or do while I take Claforan? Tell all of your health care providers that you take Claforan. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Have your blood work checked if you are on this medicine for a long time. Talk with your doctor. If you have high blood sugar (diabetes), do not use Clinitest . Use some other urine glucose testing like Clinistix or Tes-Tape . This medicine may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take Claforan. Do not use longer than you have been told. A second infection may happen. If you are 65 or older, use this medicine 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 Claforan 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 (Claforan) best taken? Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses. Keep taking Claforan as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well. It is given as a shot into a muscle or vein. Your doctor may teach you how to use. Follow how to use carefully. Do not use if the solution is cloudy, leaking, or has particles. Do not use if solution changes color. Throw away needles in a needle/sharp disposal box. Do not reuse needles or other items. When the box is full, follow all local rules for getting rid of it. Talk with a doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. What do I do if I miss a dose? Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. 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: For all patients taking this medicine: 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. Signs of liver problems like dark urine, feeling tired, not hungry, upset stomach or stomach pain, light-colored stools, throwing up, or yellow skin or eyes. Any unexplained bruising or bleeding. Fever or chills. Sore throat. Seizures. Feeling very tired or weak. It is common to have diarrhea when taking Claforan. 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 this medicine 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. Injection (if given in the vein): This medicine may cause tissue damage if the drug leaks from the vein. Tell your nurse if you have any redness, burning, pain, swelling, blisters, skin sores, or leaking of fluid where the drug is going into your body. What are some other side effects of Claforan? 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 Claforan? Most of the time, Claforan will be given in a hospital or doctor's office. If stored at home, follow how to store as you were told by the doctor. 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. 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. 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 Claforan (cefotaxime) 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 Claforan. 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: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about Claforan (cefotaxime) Side Effects During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding Dosage Information Drug Interactions Support Group En Español 0 Reviews Add your own review/rating Generic Availability Drug class: third generation cephalosporins Consumer resources Claforan Claforan in D5W Claforan (Advanced Reading) Professional resources Claforan (AHFS Monograph) Claforan (FDA) Related treatment guides Bacteremia Bone infection Cesarean Section CNS Infection ... +21 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 Claforan Rating No Reviews - Be the first! 8.0 /10 No Reviews - Be the first! 8.0 Rate it! 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