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Brand: Claforan, Taxime
Cefotaxime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to cell death. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including some strains resistant to earlier-generation cephalosporins.
For the treatment of bacterial infections such as lower respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and skin structure infections, septicemia, meningitis, and bone and joint infections.
Outcome:
Increased cefotaxime levels
Mechanism:
Reduced renal excretion
Outcome:
Reduced cefotaxime absorption
Mechanism:
Chelation or altered gastric pH
Outcome:
May slightly affect absorption
Mechanism:
Delayed gastric emptying
Most likely new formulation: Extended-release injectable formulation (Year: 2025, 70% confidence)
Based on current usage trends and resistance patterns, there is a 15% likelihood of increased restrictions on cefotaxime use within the next 5 years.
Antibiotic, Cephalosporin (Third Generation)
Cephalosporin