Comparing Cefotaxime vs Cilastatin / Imipenem
Cefotaxime | Cilastatin / imipenem |
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Cefotaxime | Cilastatin / imipenem |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Bone infection, Bacteremia, CNS Infection, Cesarean Section, Endometritis, Epiglottitis, Gonococcal Infection - Disseminated, Gonococcal Infection - Uncomplicated, Intraabdominal... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Bacterial Infection, Aspiration Pneumonia, Bone infection, Bacteremia, Bronchitis, Deep Neck Infection, Endocarditis, Endometritis, Febrile Neutropenia, Intraabdominal Infection, Joint... View more |
Related suggestions Urinary Tract Infection
Skin or Soft Tissue Infection
Kidney Infections (Pyelonephritis)
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More about Cefotaxime | More about Cilastatin / imipenem | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Cefotaxime has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Cilastatin / imipenem has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: cefotaxime side effects in more detail. |
See also: cilastatin / imipenem side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Claforan | Primaxin IV | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
1.2 hours |
1 hour |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 38 drugs are known to interact with cefotaxime:
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A total of 37 drugs are known to interact with cilastatin / imipenem:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
March 11, 1981 |
January 08, 1987 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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