claforan in sodium chloride 0.9% in plastic container
Claforan in Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container (Cefotaxime Sodium) is a cephalosporin antibacterial used to treat Acinetobacter Infections, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Bacteroides Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases.
Cefotaxime Sodium · by Sterimax
Available as a generic: Cefotaxime Sodium
⚠ FDA reports a current shortage of the powder, for solution form — availability differs between suppliers — see drug shortages →Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Cefotaxime Sodium
- Drug class
- Cephalosporin Antibacterial
- Form
- Injectable
- Strength
- Cefotaxime Sodium EQ 20MG BASE/ML · Cefotaxime Sodium EQ 40MG BASE/ML
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- acinetobacter infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, bacteroides infections
- Manufacturer
- Sterimax
- FDA application
- NDA050596
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
Drug class
How this class works, per Cephalosporins - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf.
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
- acinetobacter infections
- pelvic inflammatory disease
- bacteroides infections
- infectious bone diseases
- clostridium infections
- escherichia coli infections
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Dosage forms
Injectable
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Claforan in Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container treat?
- Claforan in Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container (Cefotaxime Sodium) may be used to treat acinetobacter infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, bacteroides infections, infectious bone diseases, clostridium infections, escherichia coli infections, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- How does Claforan in Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container work?
- Claforan in Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container is a cephalosporin antibacterial. Cephalosporins kill bacteria by blocking the proteins they use to build their cell walls. Without an intact wall, the bacterium cannot hold its shape and dies, which clears the infection.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Claforan in Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Claforan in Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Claforan in Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container?
- Claforan in Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container is marketed by Sterimax. You can see Sterimax's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Claforan in Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container a brand-name or generic drug?
- Claforan in Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Cefotaxime Sodium. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Cefotaxime Sodium are available — ask your pharmacist.
- Is Claforan in Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container available over the counter?
- No. Claforan in Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Claforan in Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container come in?
- Claforan in Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container is currently marketed as injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Claforan in Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container?
- Claforan in Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container is classified as cephalosporin antibacterial, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Claforan in Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container FDA-registered?
- Claforan in Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA050596. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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