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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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