Initials of patient: N. M.

Age: 11 Sex: M Hospital / Ward/ Room Number/Bed #: GEAMH Pedia Ward Shift: 6:00 AM- 3:00 PM

DRUG MECHANISM OF INDICATION CONTRAINDICATIONS EFFECTS NURSING

ACTION RESPONSIBILITIES

Generic Name: Hypersensitivity to Side Effects: Observe site closely for

The bactericidal activity of Used to treat Cefotaxime
Cefotaxime nausea, vomiting, extravasation during
cefotaxime results from gonorrhoea, epigastric distress,
administration.
diarrhea
the inhibition of cell wall meningitis, and
Brand Name: Observe for signs of adverse
synthesis via affinity for severe infections
Claforan Adverse Effects: effects, especially those
penicillin-binding proteins including infections of
Eosinophilia, suggesting a superinfection.
Classification: (PBPs). Cefotaxime the kidney urticaria, colitis,
Cephalosporin anaphylaxis Observe for signs of renal,
shows high affinity for (pyelonephritis) and
hepatic or haematological
penicillin-binding proteins urinary system. Also
Route: Intravenous dysfunction during prolonged
in the cell wall including used before an therapy.
PBP Ib and PBP III. operation to prevent
Frequency: q8 Do NOT mix with other drugs,
infection after surgery.
IV solutions, strongly alkaline
Dose: 16 mg
solutions, blood or blood
products.
Form: Powder for
Injection Flush line with sodium
chloride 0.9% before and after
infusion of cefotaxime.

Separate administration from

aminoglycoside antibiotics by
one hour eg. gentamicin,
amikacin.

Submitted by: Zianah Joy Famy Date of Rotation: November 30, 2023 Clinical Instructor: Prof. Glaizalyn Camayang RM, RN, MAN