Cefotaxime and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with cefotaxime.
Cefotaxime High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Moderate Potential Hazard, High plausibility
cefotaxime - sodium
Parenteral cefotaxime sodium contains approximately 51 mg (2.2 mEq) of sodium per each gram of cefotaxime activity. The frozen solutions of cefotaxime sodium are additionally formulated with sodium citrate hydrous as a buffer. The sodium content should be considered in patients with conditions that may require sodium restriction, such as congestive heart failure, hypertension, and fluid retention.
References
- (2002) "Product Information. Claforan (cefotaxime)." Hoechst Marion Roussel
Cefotaxime drug interactions
There are 38 drug interactions with cefotaxime.
Cefotaxime disease interactions
There are 6 disease interactions with cefotaxime which include:
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Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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