User:Mr. Ibrahem/Cefotaxime

Cefotaxime is an antibiotic used to treat a number of bacterial infections. Specifically it is used to treat joint infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, meningitis, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, sepsis, gonorrhea, and cellulitis. It is given either by injection into a vein or muscle.

Common side effects include nausea, allergic reactions, and inflammation at the site of injection. Another side effect may include Clostridium difficile diarrhea. It is not recommended in people who have had previous anaphylaxis to a penicillin. It is relatively safe for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. If there are kidney problems, the dose may need to be reduced. It is in the third-generation cephalosporin family of medications and works by interfering with the bacteria's cell wall.

Cefotaxime was discovered in 1976, and came into commercial use in 1980. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. It is available as a generic medication. It is available as a generic medication. The wholesale cost in the developing world is about US$0.23–4.70 per dose. In the United States a course of treatment costs $100–200. In the UK, a 4 gram dose costs the NHS around £7.50, as of 2021.