Cefotetan

Cefotetan is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic . Cefotetan is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria. Cefotetan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Cefotetan is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic . Cefotetan is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria. Cefotetan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to cefotetan or other cephalosporin antibiotic (cefdinir, cefalexin, Keflex, Omnicef, and others). Tell your doctor if you have ever had: an allergy to any drug (especially penicillin); intestinal problems, such as colitis; or kidney disease. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat , burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling). Cefotetan may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: severe stomach pain, diarrhea that is watery or bloody (even if it occurs months after your last dose); fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms; pale skin, easy bruising, unusual bleeding; a seizure; fever, weakness, confusion; dark colored urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or kidney problems --little or no urination, swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired or short of breath. Common side effects of cefotetan may include: nausea, vomiting ; diarrhea; or vaginal itching or discharge. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

You should not take cefotetan if you are allergic to cefotetan or other cephalosporin antibiotic ( cefdinir , cefalexin, Keflex, Omnicef , and others).

You should not take cefotetan if you are allergic to cefotetan or other cephalosporin antibiotic ( cefdinir , cefalexin, Keflex, Omnicef , and others).

14.28 mg/kg (14 (14.28)) 12 hourly IM — - 14.28 mg/kg (14 (14.28)) 12 hourly IV — -

10 to 30 mg/kg (20 (20)) 12 hourly Intra Venous — -

10 to 30 mg/kg (20 (20)) 12 hourly Intravenous — Dose for children above 6 months

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially another injected antibiotic. Other drugs may affect cefotetan, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

Inj (reconstituted soln) Store at room temperature or refrigerator. Protect from Sunlight. Use within 96 hrs (at 5C ) if refrigerated and within 24 hrs if kept at room temperature. Powder for Inj Store Below 25°C. Protect from Sunlight. Prefrozen Inj Store Below -20°C. Thawed Store at room temperature or refrigerator. Use within 21 days (at 5C ) if refrigerated and within 48 hrs if kept at room temperature.