{"id":6580,"date":"2021-01-10T12:16:50","date_gmt":"2021-01-10T12:16:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=6580"},"modified":"2021-06-17T07:12:42","modified_gmt":"2021-06-17T07:12:42","slug":"cefotaxim-villerton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/cefotaxim-villerton\/","title":{"rendered":"Cefotaxime Villerton &#8211; Cefotaxime uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> powder for&nbsp;injection, solution&nbsp;<br>cefotaxime<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Cefotaxime Villerton is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cefotaxime Villerton is an&nbsp;antibiotic, ie a medicine that works against bacterial infections.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cefotaxime Villerton is used to treat serious&nbsp;infections&nbsp;caused by bacteria that are sensitive to cefotaxime;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>the infection&nbsp;you proceeded from the lungs, urinary tract, or intestines<\/li><li>pneumonia&nbsp;caused by bacteria<\/li><li>upper urinary tract infections<\/li><li>meningitis&nbsp;(&nbsp;acute&nbsp;bacterial&nbsp;meningitis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>infection&nbsp;is in the abdomen<\/li><li>infection&nbsp;in the skin and soft tissues<\/li><li>some&nbsp;infection&nbsp;is in the abdomen<\/li><li>prevention in certain operations of the colon and rectum.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you use Cefotaxim Villerton<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Cefotaxim Villerton<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to cefotaxime or any other&nbsp;cephalosporin&nbsp;you<\/li><li>if you have previously reacted with a severe&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;(type I reaction) to&nbsp;a penicillin&nbsp;(a type of&nbsp;antibiotic&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take special care with Cefotaxim Villerton<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have impaired kidney function<\/li><li>if you have or have had a penicillin allergy or other&nbsp;allergy<\/li><li>if treated for more than 10 days, a blood cell count is required.&nbsp;If the number of&nbsp;white blood cells&nbsp;(&nbsp;leukocytes&nbsp;) has decreased, treatment should be stopped.&nbsp;Your doctor will take care of this.<\/li><li>if you have previously had stomach or intestinal problems, such as colitis, which causes diarrhea that contains blood.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Cefotaxim Villerton<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of the following medicines are used at the same time as cefotaxime, the&nbsp;dose of&nbsp;one of Cefotaxime Villerton or the other medicine may need to be changed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>probenecid (used for&nbsp;gout&nbsp;)<\/li><li>aminoglycoside&nbsp;is (&nbsp;antibiotics&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is only limited experience with the use of cefotaxime during pregnancy.&nbsp;Therefore, consult your doctor before using Cefotaxim Villerton if you are pregnant.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cefotaxime passes into breast milk.&nbsp;There is a risk that children who are breastfed may be affected.&nbsp;Therefore, consult your doctor before using Cefotaxim Villerton during breast-feeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been given high&nbsp;doses&nbsp;of cefotaxime, you may feel dizzy\/drowsy or may fall asleep, or have cramps or abnormal body movements.&nbsp;If this happens, do not drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important information about some of the ingredients of Cefotaxim Villerton<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been prescribed a low-salt diet, you should be aware that this medicine contains&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;(2.09 mmol \/ g cefotaxime).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Cefotaxime Villerton<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cefotaxime Villerton is given by healthcare professionals.&nbsp;Your doctor will decide on the&nbsp;dosage&nbsp;and adjust it for you.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cefotaxime should be given as an&nbsp;injection&nbsp;or as a drip (&nbsp;infusion&nbsp;), but can also be injected into a muscle.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Cefotaxim Villerton than you should&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because you are receiving this medicine in a hospital, you are unlikely to receive too much.&nbsp;However, talk to your doctor if you are worried about anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, Cefotaxim Villerton can cause&nbsp;side effects,&nbsp;although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Like other&nbsp;antibiotics, it can cause&nbsp;allergies&nbsp;in some people.&nbsp;Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following rare symptoms:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>sudden wheezing and a feeling of tightness in the chest<\/li><li>swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, or throat<\/li><li>skin nodules or &#8216;hives&#8217; (&nbsp;hives&nbsp;)<\/li><li>severe skin rash with&nbsp;itching<\/li><li>loss of consciousness, abnormal movements, or cramps<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Antibiotic treatment can affect the normal intestinal bacteria and cause a new&nbsp;infection&nbsp;(&nbsp;colitis&nbsp;).&nbsp;You should&nbsp;tell your doctor&nbsp;<strong>immediately<\/strong>&nbsp;if you get diarrhea.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;may occur in some patients treated by&nbsp;injection&nbsp;of cefotaxime.&nbsp;Tell your doctor if any of the&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;gets serious.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The very common&nbsp;side effect&nbsp;is<\/strong>&nbsp;(occurring in more than 1 in 10)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>injection site pain<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Less common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong>&nbsp;(by less than 1 in 100)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>decreased&nbsp;platelet count, which increases the risk of bruising or bleeding<\/li><li>decreased number of&nbsp;white blood cells, which increases the risk of&nbsp;infection&nbsp;s<\/li><li>increased&nbsp;white blood cell count<\/li><li>fever<\/li><li>elevated levels of liver enzymes and\/or&nbsp;bilirubin<\/li><li>kidney problems<\/li><li>skin rash,&nbsp;itching, &#8220;hives&#8221; (&nbsp;hives&nbsp;)<\/li><li>difficulty breathing<\/li><li>cramps<\/li><li>diarrhea<\/li><li>redness&nbsp;and swelling at the injection site<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Not known of&nbsp;adverse&nbsp;s<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>secondary infection&nbsp;er<\/li><li>severe allergic reactions that may cause difficulty breathing or dizziness<\/li><li>severe&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;that causes swelling of the face or throat<\/li><li>difficulty breathing or wheezing<\/li><li>headache<\/li><li>dizziness<\/li><li>loss of consciousness, abnormal movements<\/li><li>nausea<\/li><li>vomiting<\/li><li>abdominal pain<\/li><li>diarrhea containing blood<\/li><li>liver inflammation (&nbsp;hepatitis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>skin and whites of the eyes turn yellow (jaundice)<\/li><li>joint pain<\/li><li>irregular heartbeat<\/li><li>kidney inflammation that can cause dark discoloration of the urine, cloudy\/bloody urine, or altered urine output<\/li><li>certain types of severe skin reactions (eg Stevens-Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme,&nbsp;toxic epidermal necrolysis&nbsp;) with symptoms such as blistering, flaky skin, sores.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of the&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;gets serious, or if you notice any&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Cefotaxime Villerton<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep out of sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store in the outer carton.&nbsp;Sensitive to light.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The medicine should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is cefotaxime sodium<\/li><li>No other ingredients<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cefotaxime Villerton is a white or pale yellow powder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is supplied in glass vials with rubber stoppers and aluminum seals containing 0.5 g, 1 g, or 2 g of powder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The packs contain 10 vials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Villerton Invest SA&nbsp;<br>Rue Edward Steichen 14<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2540 Luxembourg<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ANFARM GREECE, Schimatari Viotia 320 09, Greece<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>or<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ACS DOBFAR SPA, 64100 Teramo, Italy<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For any information about this medicinal product, please contact the local representative of the Marketing Authorization Holder.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mylan Hospital AS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PO Box 194&nbsp;<br>1371 Asker&nbsp;<br>Norway<br><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cefotaxime Villerton is an antibiotic, ie a medicine that works against bacterial infections.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2203,2200],"tags":[7613,7616,7615,7617,7620,7619,2215,2212,7614,7618],"class_list":["post-6580","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-c","category-medicines","tag-cefotaxime","tag-cefotaxime-injection","tag-cefotaxime-side-effects","tag-cefotaxime-villerton","tag-cefotaxime-villerton-injection","tag-cefotaxime-villerton-side-effects","tag-injection","tag-medicine","tag-what-is-cefotaxime","tag-what-is-cefotaxime-villerton"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6580","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6580"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6580\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11569,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6580\/revisions\/11569"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6580"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6580"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6580"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}