Cefotaxime

Products

Injectables containing cefotaxime are no longer available in many countries Claforan is off the market. It was approved in 1981.

Structure and properties

Cefotaxime (C16H17N5O7S2, Mr = 455.5 g/mol)

Effects

Cefotaxime (ATC J01DA10) has bactericidal properties by inhibiting cell wall synthesis.

Indications

Bacterial infectious diseases