Drug Summary

  Drug name:  cefotaxime
  Chemical name:  Cefotaxime sodium salt
  Formula:  C₁₆H₁₇N₅O_{7  Weight:   455.465
  CAS no:  63527-52-6
  DrugBank link:  DB00493
  Description:  Cefotaxime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. Like other third-generation cephalosporins, it has broad spectrum activity against Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria. In most cases, it is considered to be equivalent to ceftriaxone in terms of safety and efficacy. Cefotaxime sodium is marketed under various trade names including Claforan (Sanofi-Aventis).
  Indication:  Used to treat gonorrhoea, meningitis, and severe infections including infections of the kidney (pyelonephritis) and urinary system. Also used before an operation to prevent infection after surgery.}