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Cefotaxime (INN) (IPA: [kɛfəˈt櫳im, sɛfə-]) is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. Like other third-generation cephalosporins, it has broad spectrum activity against Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria. In most cases, it is considered to be equivalent to ceftriaxone in terms of safety and efficacy. ... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
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| Condition | Members | Success |
| Pneumonia | 4 |
75% |
| Meningitis | 3 |
67% |
| Lyme Disease | 1 |
100% |
| Depression - Teen | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 78% (9
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It took a while, but it eventually works. It did a number on my stomach
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iv 3 weeks developed serum sickness, hospitalized 4 days
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Hello whodo, Ceftriaxone is marketed as Rocephin needs to be administered only once a day. Ceftriiaxone may foster gallstones or sludging, but this... [More] -
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ILADS.ORG Treatment PROTOCOL Brief Summary: Practice guidelines for the treatment of Lyme disease. (International Lyme and Associated Diseases Soci... [More] -
Cefotaxime for Meningitis
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Cefotaxime for Pneumonia
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