Cefotaxime and loss of consciousness Patient Reports February 09, 2010

Cefotaxime Side Effects Report #5208342-7
Cefotaxime side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 10, 2007. Male patient, weighting 20.94 lb, was diagnosed with escherichia infection, medulloblastoma and was treated with Cefotaxime. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, crying, culture urine positive, cyanosis, escherichia infection, loss of consciousness, nystagmus, respiratory rate increased, vomiting. Cefotaxime dosage: 500 MG Q8 HOUR IV. During the same period patient was treated with VINCRISTINE, FILGRASTIM, NYSTATIN. Patient died on 01/04/2007.

Cefotaxime Side Effects Report #5208342-7
Cefotaxime side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 10, 2007. Male patient, weighting 20.94 lb, was diagnosed with escherichia infection, medulloblastoma and was treated with Cefotaxime. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, crying, cyanosis, loss of consciousness, nystagmus, respiratory rate increased, vomiting. Cefotaxime dosage: 500 MG Q8 HOUR IV. During the same period patient was treated with VINCRISTINE, FILGRASTIM, NYSTATIN. Patient died on 01/04/2007.