Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Claforan Injection
Claforan Injection
| Generic name | cefotaxime |
|---|---|
| Drug class | β-lactam antibiotic (third generation cephalosporin) |
| Forms | Powder for injection in vials (1 g and 2 g), Premixed frozen injection in plastic containers |
Claforan is an injectable antibiotic that belongs to the cephalosporin family. It is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening ones, and is also given to help prevent infection in people having certain types of surgery.
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