Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Providence Health Care

Cefotaxime

C. diff Risk

High

Oral Bioavailability

NA

Approximate Cost

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Spectrum Of Activity

Dosing

Renal

Adult

1-2g IV q6-8h

General Information

Common Usage

Common Usage

Empiric therapy for bacterial meningitis, pneumonia (in combination with a macrolide), intra-abdominal infection including SBP, musculoskeletal i.e. septic arthritis, and urinary tract infection.

Adverse Effects

Adverse Effects

Rash, localized phlebitis at injection site, allergy.

Positive Coombs test, neutropenia, abnormalities in liver enzymes.

Diarrhea and CDI.

Additional Information

Additional Information

Prefer ceftriaxone for CNS infection in renal failure.

Pharmacology

Pharmacology

Antimicrobial class: 3rd Generation Cephalosporin

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 1.5

Biliary penetration: Moderate

CSF penetration: Therapeutic

Lung penetration: Therapeutic

Urine penetration: Therapeutic