How does CEFOTETAN work?

CEFOTETAN works through the following mechanism: Cephalosporin Antibiotic agent.

What are the most common side effects of CEFOTETAN?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for CEFOTETAN. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is CEFOTETAN the same as Cefotetan?

Cefotetan is a brand name for CEFOTETAN. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

CEFOTETAN

Q: What is CEFOTETAN used for?

CEFOTETAN (brand name Cefotetan) is a Cephalosporin Antibiotic indicated for INDICATIONS AND USAGE To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of cefotetan and other antibacterial drugs, cefotetan should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data.

Cephalosporin Antibiotic

Brand names: Cefotetan

Pregnancy: Category BIntramuscular, Intravenous

Mechanism of Action

Cephalosporin Antibiotic agent

Indications

INDICATIONS AND USAGE To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of cefotetan and other antibacterial drugs

cefotetan should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available

they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data

local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy. Treatment Cefotetan for Injection

USP is indicated for the therapeutic treatment of the following infections when caused by susceptible strains of the designated organisms: Urinary Tract Infections caused by E. coli

Klebsiella spp (including K. pneumoniae )

FDA Warnings

WARNINGS BEFORE THERAPY WITH CEFOTETAN IS INSTITUTED, CAREFUL INQUIRY SHOULD BE MADE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PATIENT HAS HAD PREVIOUS HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS TO CEFOTETAN, CEPHALOSPORINS, PENICILLINS, OR OTHER DRUGS
SERIOUS ACUTE HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS MAY REQUIRE TREATMENT WITH EPINEPHRINE AND OTHER EMERGENCY MEASURES, INCLUDING OXYGEN, INTRAVENOUS FLUIDS, INTRAVENOUS ANTIHISTAMINES, CORTICOSTEROIDS, PRESSOR AMINES, AND AIRWAY MANAGEMENT, AS CLINICALLY INDICATED
SEVERE CASES OF HEMOLYTIC ANEMIA, INCLUDING FATALITIES, HAVE BEEN REPORTED IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE ADMINISTRATION OF CEFOTETAN
THERE APPEARS TO BE AN INCREASED RISK OF DEVELOPING HEMOLYTIC ANEMIA ON CEFOTETAN RELATIVE TO OTHER CEPHALOSPORINS OF AT LEAST 3 FOLD

Known Side Effects

7 documented side effects by frequency

Nausea

1-10%

Shortness of Breath

1-10%

Abdominal Pain

1-10%

Weakness

1-10%

High Blood Pressure

1-10%

Dizziness

1-10%

Anxiety

0.1-1%

Community Discussions

4 Reddit threads analysed for CEFOTETAN

Overall Sentiment

Slightly positive

Comparison Threads

Avg Post Score

10 upvotes

Most discussed side effects in community

Nausea (2)

Anxiety (2)

Rash (1)

Fatigue (1)

Brain Fog (1)

Stomach Pain (1)

Patient Experiences (r/pharmacy, r/AskDocs & more)

[12 min] SAR of Cephalosporins - Sewage Fungi Attempts to Replace Penicillin

Welcome back to SAR! Previously, we looked at early antibiotics and ended the post with the [discovery of penicillin](https://www.reddit.com/r/SAR_Med_Chem/comments/tp9c0n/13_min_read_penicillin_is_apparently_better_than/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3). In it we looked at the b

r/SAR_Med_Chem3164y ago

Nausea

Rash

rCDI and Vanco taper

Hi all! 24 F here. Just got diagnosed with recurrent c diff colitis. I had a pretty bad initial infection (wasn't hospitalized but according to my dr probably should have been) that gave me moderate/severe colitis. It took over 3 ER visits to finally get the diagnosis which is why it was so bad. I s

r/cdifficile6211y ago

Nausea

Fatigue

Anxiety

Did anesthesia make my meds stop working? Please help (20F)

I had an emergency laparoscopic appendectomy 9 days ago for appendicitis. The surgery went well, I came home almost immediately after. I take lexapro, Wellbutrin and adderall for ADHD, depression and anxiety. I’ve been on them for years and they’ve worked well. At least they did before the surgery.

r/AskDocs142y ago

Anxiety

If I'm allergic to cefotetan can I take amoxicillin?

I may have misheard my dentist today. I thought she said "Any new drug allergies?" but she may have said "Any drug allergies?" Just want to double check :) Thanks!

r/AskDocs128y ago

Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.

Primary sources

Every figure on this page links back to its primary source. See data sources for full provenance.

DailyMed FDA label search → CEFOTETAN openFDA label JSON → CEFOTETAN FAERS adverse-event reports → CEFOTETAN ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of CEFOTETAN

Compare With

14 available comparisons

Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Intramuscular, Intravenous