CLAFORAN®
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Claforan (cefotaxime)
Cefotaxime for injection Mfr. Std. 1g and 2g cefotaxime (as cefotaxime sodium) per vial ?-lactam Antibiotic. ACTION AND CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY. CLAFORAN
E045294 Pamph Claforan 0.5 & 1.0 gm 1851 S6 (Folder 4137476)
Injection 500mg or Claforan Powder for Solution for Injection. 1g (called Claforan throughout this leaflet). Claforan contains a medicine called Cefotaxime.
CLAFORAN® Sterile (cefotaxime for injection USP) and Injection
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Claforan Powder for Solution for Injection 1g. 2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION. Each vial contains cefotaxime sodium equivalent to.
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Each vial of Claforan 0.25g contains 262mg cefotaxime sodium as dry Dosage in Gonorrhoea: A single injection of 1g may be administered.
Summary of Product Characteristics
03-Sept-2019 Claforan Powder for Solution for Injection 1g. 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION. Each vial contains cefotaxime sodium equivalent ...
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Claforan (an antibiotic from the group called cephalosporins) is a Claforan mixed with lidocaine for intramuscular injection must not be used in.
CLAFORAN® Sterile (cefotaxime for injection USP) and Injection
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CLAFORAN Sterile (cefotaxime for injection USP) and Injection
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PRODUCT MONOGRAPH - Sanofi
CLAFORAN (cefotaxime for injection) is a semi-synthetic 2-aminothiazolyl cephalosporin antibiotic for parenteral use In vitro studies indicate that the antibacterial action of CLAFORAN results from inhibition of cell wall synthesis It is stable against the action of most ?-lactamases
CLAFORAN Sterile (cefotaxime for injection USP) and
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What Is Claforan?
Claforan is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic. Claforan is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening forms. This medicine is also used to prevent infection in people having certain types of surgery. Claforan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use Claforan if you are allergic to Claforan or another cephalosporin antibiotic (cefdinir, cefalexin, Keflex, Omnicef, and others).
Before Taking This Medicine
You should not use Claforan if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to any type of cephalosporin antibiotic (cefdinir, cefalexin, Keflex, Omnicef, and others). Tell your doctor if you have ever had: 1. an allergy to penicillin; 2. kidney disease; 3. liver disease; 4. a stomach or intestinal disorder such as colitis; 5. diabetes; or 6. heart...
How Should I Use Claforan?
Claforan is injected into a muscle, or given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection when Claforan is used to prevent infection from surgery. A healthcare provider may teach you how to properly use the medication by yourself to treat an infection. Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided wit...
What Happens If I Miss A dose?
Use the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not use two doses at one time. If you are receiving this medicine at a clinic, call your doctor if you miss an appointment for your injection.
What Happens If I Overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. Overdose symptoms may include weakness, cold feeling, pale skin, blue lips, or seizure (convulsions).
What Should I Avoid While Using Claforan?
Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhea medicine unless your doctor tells you to.
Claforan Side Effects
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 in your eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rashthat spreads and causes blistering and peeling). Claforan may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once i...
What Other Drugs Will Affect Claforan?
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially: 1. another injected antibiotic; or 2. a diuretic or "water pill." This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect Claforan, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
What is the dosage of Claforan?
CLAFORAN may be administered IM or IV after reconstitution. Premixed CLAFORAN Injection is intended for IV administration after thawing. The maximum daily dosage should not exceed 12 grams. GUIDELINES FOR DOSAGE OF CLAFORAN
What is the difference between cefotaxime and Claforan?
CLAFORAN, equivalent to 1 gram and 2 grams cefotaxime, is supplied as frozen, premixed, iso-osmotic injections in plastic containers. Solutions range from very pale yellow to light amber. Dextrose Hydrous, USP has been added to adjust osmolality (approximately 1.7 g and 700 mg to the 1 g and 2 g cefotaxime dosages, respectively).
How does Claforan work?
Claforan is injected into a muscle, or given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection when Claforan is used to prevent infection from surgery. A healthcare provider may teach you how to properly use the medication by yourself to treat an infection.
What are the side effects of Claforan?
Liver - Transient elevations in SGOT, SGPT, serum LDH, and serum alkaline phosphatase levels have been reported. Kidney - As with some other cephalosporins, interstitial nephritis and transient elevations of BUN and creatinine have been occasionally observed with CLAFORAN.
