Claforan and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Claforan (cefotaxime).
Cefotaxime High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Moderate Potential Hazard, High plausibility
cefotaxime - sodium
Parenteral cefotaxime sodium contains approximately 51 mg (2.2 mEq) of sodium per each gram of cefotaxime activity. The frozen solutions of cefotaxime sodium are additionally formulated with sodium citrate hydrous as a buffer. The sodium content should be considered in patients with conditions that may require sodium restriction, such as congestive heart failure, hypertension, and fluid retention.
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Claforan drug interactions
There are 57 drug interactions with Claforan (cefotaxime).
Claforan disease interactions
There are 6 disease interactions with Claforan (cefotaxime) which include:
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Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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