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Cefotan
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Please Note: This Brand Name drug is no longer available in the US.(Generic versions may still be available.)
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Cefotan Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of CEFOTAN (cefotetan) and other antibacterial drugs, CEFOTAN (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 antimicrobial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.
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What is Consumer information?
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Cefotan Consumer Information: Uses
Cefotetan is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It may also be used before and during certain surgeries to help prevent infection. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
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