Lexic.us

Definition of Cefotaxime

1. Noun. A parenteral cephalosporin (trade name Claforan) used for severe infections of the lungs or throat or ears or urinary tract.

Definition of Cefotaxime

1. Noun. A wide-spectrum antibiotic with efficacy against most bacteria. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Cefotaxime

1. Semisynthetic broad-spectrum cephalosporin proposed for pseudomonas infections. Pharmacological action: cephalosporins. Chemical name: 5-Thia-1-azabicyclo(4.2.0)oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid, 3-((acetyloxy)methyl)-7-(((2-amino-4-thiazolyl)(methoxyimino)acetyl)amino)-8-oxo-, monosodium salt, (6R-(6alpha,7beta(Z)))- (12 Dec 1998)

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Literary usage of Cefotaxime

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1. In Vitro Collecting Techniques for Germplasm Conservation by Valerie C. Pence (2002)
"Study the effect of other antibiotics, such as cefoxitin and cefotaxime that are wide spectrum, have low toxicity for plant tissues and resist ..."

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