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Cefotaxime for Injection
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What is Cefotaxime?
Active Ingredients: Cefotaxime
Cefotaxime for Injection is an antibiotic drug used to treat or prevent certain bacterial infections in dogs, cats, poultry and livestock animals like cows or pigs. It is typically used for infections like shipping fever or ones that need intravenous treatment, such as bacteremia or bone and joint infections.
As Cefotaxime is known to cross the blood-brain barrier, it can be used to treat sepsis caused by gram-negative bacteria.
Cefotaxime is a third-generation antibiotic within the cephalosporin family. It works by inhibiting cell wall synthesis within the bacteria. This antibiotic shows broad-spectrum bactericidal activity against many gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including E. Coli. It should be noted that Cefotaxime is not an effective treatment for infections caused by Enterococcus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus.
AdvaCare Pharma is a global distributor and producer of Cefotaxime for Injection. This veterinary medicine is produced in GMP-certified factories located in China, India, and the USA. We routinely inspect these facilities to ensure our products meet health, safety, and environmental standards.
Why are we a trusted Cefotaxime manufacturer?
AdvaCare Pharma is a leading GMP manufacturer of Cefotaxime for Injection for veterinary use. Our company was established with the aim of providing excellent value to our distributors by concentrating on competitively priced, high-quality products with market-tailored solutions. Over the past 20 years, AdvaCare Pharma has proven to be a trusted supplier in over 45 countries.
Uses
What is Cefotaxime used for?
It's used to treat and control bacterial infections such as:
- respiratory infections, such as shipping fever caused by Pasteurella haemolytica or P. multocida (in calves in lambs)
- bacterial enteritis or diarrhea caused by E. Coli, Salmonella or Clostridia
- skin and soft tissue infections
- orthopedic infections
- bacteremia
What animals can be treated with Cefotaxime for Injection?
This medicine is recommended for poultry and livestock animals, including cows, sheep, goats and pigs.
How is Cefotaxime for Injection used?
This drug has been manufactured as a powder for reconstitution.
How should Cefotaxime for Injection be stored?
This medication should be stored in a dark, dry location under 30°C.
What are the withdrawal times for Cefotaxime for Injection?
For cattle, the withdrawal time is 4-5 days for meat and 2 days for milk.
Dosage
How much Cefotaxime should be given to cows?
After reconstitution, the usual dose for cows is about 15ml per 100kg, given for 3-5 consecutive days.
How much Cefotaxime should be given to dogs and cats?
The usual dose for dogs and cats is 20 to 50 mg/kg every 6 to 12 hours.
Side Effects
As with all pharmaceuticals, some unwanted effects can occur from the use of Cefotaxime for Injection.
Some reported side effects may include but are not limited to:
- gastrointestinal effects (diarrhea)
- discoloration at the injection site (in swine and cattle)
For a comprehensive list of all possible side effects of this medication, consult a veterinary physician.
Precautions
Do NOT use Cefotaxime for Injection for an animal that: • has a known allergy or hypersensitivity to Cefotaxime or any other cephalosporin antibiotic.
Treatment with this drug should be administered with caution for an animal that: • has hepatic impairment.
Cefotaxime for Injection may cause pain when delivered intramuscularly or subcutaneously.
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