Cefotaxime
Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for Antibiotics & Anti-Infectives treatment.
🧴 Clinical Application
Administered by a qualified healthcare professional via deep intramuscular injection or slow intravenous injection/infusion after aseptic reconstitution with Water for Injections (WFI). Solution should be inspected for particulate matter prior to administration.
⚠️ Side Effects
Common: Pain and phlebitis at injection site, diarrhea, nausea, transient fever. Rare/Severe: Anaphylactic shock, granulocytopenia, hemolytic anemia, and pseudomembranous colitis.
🛡️ Safety Warnings
Contraindicated in patients with severe cephalosporin or beta-lactam hypersensitivity. Perform skin sensitivity test if indicated. Reduce dose in patients with marked renal insufficiency.
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Cefotaxime
Found 6 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Cefotaxime Sodium 1g + Sulbactam Sodium 500mg Injection
Cefotaxime Sodium and Sulbactam Sodium is a parenteral combination of a third-generation cephalosporin and a beta-lactamase inhibitor. Cefotaxime inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis with exceptional activity against Gram-negative bacilli and Streptococcus pneumoniae, while sulbactam neutralizes beta-lactamases produced by resistant pathogens. Indicated for severe intra-abdominal infections, septicemia, meningitis, hospital-acquired pneumonia, and bone and joint infections.
Cefotaxime Sodium 250mg + Sulbactam Sodium 125mg Injection
Cefotaxime Sodium and Sulbactam Sodium is a parenteral combination of a third-generation cephalosporin and a beta-lactamase inhibitor. Cefotaxime inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis with exceptional activity against Gram-negative bacilli and Streptococcus pneumoniae, while sulbactam neutralizes beta-lactamases produced by resistant pathogens. Indicated for severe intra-abdominal infections, septicemia, meningitis, hospital-acquired pneumonia, and bone and joint infections.
Cefotaxime Sodium 500mg + Sulbactam Sodium 250mg Injection
Cefotaxime Sodium and Sulbactam Sodium is a parenteral combination of a third-generation cephalosporin and a beta-lactamase inhibitor. Cefotaxime inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis with exceptional activity against Gram-negative bacilli and Streptococcus pneumoniae, while sulbactam neutralizes beta-lactamases produced by resistant pathogens. Indicated for severe intra-abdominal infections, septicemia, meningitis, hospital-acquired pneumonia, and bone and joint infections.
Cefotaxime Sodium Injection 1g
Cefotaxime Sodium is a third-generation parenteral cephalosporin bactericidal antibiotic. It binds to PBPs to inhibit peptidoglycan synthesis. Features high cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) penetration, making it an essential first-line agent for bacterial meningitis. Also indicated for severe sepsis, bacteremia, peritonitis, complicated urinary tract infections, and lower respiratory infections.
Cefotaxime Sodium Injection 250 mg
Cefotaxime Sodium is a third-generation parenteral cephalosporin bactericidal antibiotic. It binds to PBPs to inhibit peptidoglycan synthesis. Features high cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) penetration, making it an essential first-line agent for bacterial meningitis. Also indicated for severe sepsis, bacteremia, peritonitis, complicated urinary tract infections, and lower respiratory infections.
Cefotaxime Sodium Injection 500 mg
Cefotaxime Sodium is a third-generation parenteral cephalosporin bactericidal antibiotic. It binds to PBPs to inhibit peptidoglycan synthesis. Features high cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) penetration, making it an essential first-line agent for bacterial meningitis. Also indicated for severe sepsis, bacteremia, peritonitis, complicated urinary tract infections, and lower respiratory infections.
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Cefotaxime.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cefotaxime Sodium 1g + Sulbactam Sodium 500mg Injection | Vial & Wfi | ₹26.25 | CEFTYZ, CEFTRILIVE, TAXIMAX | ₹98.14 | 73% Save |
| Cefotaxime Sodium 250mg + Sulbactam Sodium 125mg Injection | Vial & Wfi | ₹11.34 | WINTEX | ₹32.95 | 66% Save |
| Cefotaxime Sodium 500mg + Sulbactam Sodium 250mg Injection | Vial & Wfi | ₹17.81 | TAXIMAX | ₹39.26 | 55% Save |
| Cefotaxime Sodium Injection 1g | Vial & Wfi | ₹17.81 | Biotax, C Tax, Omnicef, Ominax | ₹35.85 | 50% Save |
| Cefotaxime Sodium Injection 250 mg | Vial & Wfi | ₹9.38 | Cefantral, Omnicef | ₹5.30 | N/A |
| Cefotaxime Sodium Injection 500 mg | Vial & Wfi | ₹11.25 | Cefantral, Omnicef, Ominax | ₹8.41 | N/A |
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