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    • CEFOTETAN (Generic for CEFOTAN)

    • QTY 1
    • 1 G
    • VIAL
    • Near  77381

CEFOTETAN (SEF oh tee tan) treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.


CEFOTETAN (Generic for CEFOTAN) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Cefotetan Disodium 1g, Powder for solution for injection

    Interaction: Alcohol
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication. Do not drink alcohol for 3 days after stopping this medication. Drinking alcohol while taking this medication, or within 3 days after stopping this medication, may cause severe discomfort that may last for hours. Contact your care team right away if you experience facial flushing or redness, severe headache, stomach cramps, nausea, or vomiting.
    Notes for Professionals: Cefotetan has been reported to cause disulfiram-like reactions when administered to patients who have ingested ethanol. It is recommended that patients receiving this combination be warned about the possible disulfiram-like reaction. Ethanol should be avoided during and for 2-3 days after discontinuing therapy with cefotetan.

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