Cefotaxime and vomiting Patient Reports February 10, 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, 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.

Cefotaxime Side Effects Report #5125919-8
Cefotaxime side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Oct 03, 2006. Male patient, 15 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with brain abscess, pain , vomiting and was treated with Cefotaxime. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: body temperature increased, heart rate increased, nausea , rash . Cefotaxime dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METRONIDAZOLE, BENZYLPENICILLIN, CIPROFLOXACIN, CODIENE PHOSPHATE, DEXAMETHASONE, IBUPROFEN, ONDANSETRON, ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient recovered.