This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Claforan (Cefotaxime) and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Reports by Event Outcome
All Cases (62)
Death (3)
Life Threatening Events (4)
Reports by Reaction Type
Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (22),
Agranulocytosis (9),
Pyrexia (6),
Acute Generalised Exanthematous Pustulosis (6),
Lymphopenia (5),
Lymphadenopathy (4),
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (4),
Eosinophilia (4),
Neutropenia (4),
Confusional State (3),
Visual Acuity Reduced (3),
Renal Failure Acute (3)
Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Claforan (Cefotaxime). For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.
Possible Claforan side effects in 66 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-08-20
Patient: 66 year old female
Reactions: Pancreatitis Acute
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Calciparine
Start date: 2012-05-14
End date: 2012-05-18
Claforan
Indication: Pneumonia Legionella
Start date: 2012-05-12
End date: 2012-05-14
Humalog
Start date: 2012-05-12
End date: 2012-05-17
Lasix
Start date: 2012-05-14
End date: 2012-05-15
Rifadin
Indication: Pneumonia Legionella
Start date: 2012-05-14
End date: 2012-05-19
Other drugs received by patient: Hydrea; Propranolol; Aldactazine; Methotrexate Sodium; Xyzal; Micardis; Atorvastatin; Terbinafine HCL; Actonel; Nexium; Augmentin '500'; Augmentin '500'; Aspirin; Amitriptyline Hydrochloride; Prednisone TAB; Lorazepam
Possible Claforan side effects in 66 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-08-17
Patient: 66 year old female
Reactions: Pancytopenia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Claforan
Dosage: powder and solvant for injection solution
Indication: Pneumonia Legionella
Start date: 2012-05-12
End date: 2012-05-14
Humalog
Start date: 2012-05-12
End date: 2012-05-17
Hydrea
Dosage: 500 mg daily every other days and 1000 mg daily every other day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Deep Vein Thrombosis
End date: 2012-05-01
Lasix
Start date: 2012-05-14
End date: 2012-05-15
Methotrexate Sodium
Other drugs received by patient: Actonel; Augmentin '500'; Propranolol; Augmentin '500'; Aspirin; Micardis; Clarithromycin; Clarithromycin; Prednisone TAB; Amitriptyline Hydrochloride; Terbinafine HCL; Aldactazine; Nexium; Xyzal; Atorvastatin; Lorazepam
Possible Claforan side effects in 80 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-08-13
Patient: 80 year old female
Reactions: Acute Generalised Exanthematous Pustulosis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Claforan
Other drugs received by patient: Levothyroxine Sodium; Fosamax; Olmesartan Medoxomil; Crestor; Tramadol HCL; Morphine Sulfate; Xyzal; Imovane
Possible Claforan side effects in 6 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Mexico on 2012-08-03
Patient: 6 year old male, weighing 19.2 kg (42.2 pounds)
Reactions: Lymphocytosis, Drug Ineffective, Monocytopenia, Pyrexia, Neutrophilia, Leukocytosis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Claforan
Other drugs received by patient: Dipyrone TAB
Possible Claforan side effects in 61 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-07-31
Patient: 61 year old female
Reactions: Haemoglobin Decreased, Septic Shock, Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms, Pericardial Effusion
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ciprofloxacin
Dosage: 400 mg/200 ml intravenous drip
Indication: Endocarditis
Start date: 2011-07-18
End date: 2011-07-29
Claforan
Dosage: intravenous drip
Indication: Endocarditis
Start date: 2011-07-03
End date: 2011-07-29
Fluconazole
Dosage: 2 mg/ml intravenous drip
Indication: Endocarditis
Start date: 2011-07-18
End date: 2011-07-29
Hexabrix
Dosage: (1 in 1 total) intravenous (not otherwise specified)
Indication: Angiogram
Start date: 2011-07-13
End date: 2011-07-13
Nexium
Dosage: (40 mg) intravenous (not otherwise specified)
Indication: Endocarditis
Start date: 2011-07-03
End date: 2011-08-08
Vancomycin
Indication: Endocarditis
Start date: 2011-07-13
End date: 2011-07-29
Possible Claforan side effects in
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-07-31
Patient:
Reactions: Liver Injury
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Claforan
Dosage: unk
Start date: 2012-06-21
End date: 2012-06-26
Gentamicin
Dosage: 1 df, tid
Start date: 2012-06-21
Tienam 500mg / 500mg, Poudre Pour Perfusion
Dosage: unk
Indication: Staphylococcal Infection
Start date: 2012-06-26
Vancomycin
Dosage: unk
Start date: 2012-06-21
Possible Claforan side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from China on 2012-07-30
Patient: male
Reactions: Death, Foaming AT Mouth, Convulsion
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
10% Glucose Injection
Start date: 2009-03-03
End date: 2009-03-03
Claforan
Possible Claforan side effects in 40 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-07-23
Patient: 40 year old male
Reactions: Hypersensitivity, Acute Generalised Exanthematous Pustulosis, Renal Failure Acute, Liver Disorder
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Claforan
Start date: 2012-06-02
End date: 2012-06-04
Claforan
Start date: 2012-05-14
End date: 2012-05-22
Fosfocine
Start date: 2012-05-14
End date: 2012-05-22
Vancomycin
Start date: 2012-05-14
End date: 2012-05-22
Other drugs received by patient: Acetaminophen; Glucidion; Tramadol HCL; Lovenox; Zofran; Nexium
Possible Claforan side effects in 61 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-07-17
Patient: 61 year old female
Reactions: Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride
Dosage: unk
Start date: 2011-07-18
End date: 2011-07-29
Claforan
Dosage: unk
Start date: 2011-07-03
End date: 2011-07-29
Fluconazole
Dosage: 2 mg/ml
Start date: 2011-07-18
End date: 2011-07-29
Hexabrix
Dosage: 1 df, single
Start date: 2011-07-13
End date: 2011-07-13
Nexium
Dosage: unk
Start date: 2011-07-03
End date: 2011-08-08
Vancomycin Hychloride
Dosage: unk
Start date: 2011-07-03
End date: 2011-07-29
Possible Claforan side effects in 61 year old female
Reported by a physician from France on 2012-07-16
Patient: 61 year old female
Reactions: Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms, Pericardial Haemorrhage
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride
Dosage: 400 mg / 200 ml per dose
Start date: 2011-07-18
End date: 2011-07-29
Claforan
Indication: Endocarditis
Start date: 2011-07-03
End date: 2011-07-29
Fluconazole
Dosage: 2 mg/ml
Start date: 2011-07-18
End date: 2011-07-29
Nexium
Start date: 2011-07-03
End date: 2011-08-08
Vancomycin
Indication: Endocarditis
Start date: 2011-07-03
End date: 2011-07-29
Possible Claforan side effects in 61 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-07-12
Patient: 61 year old female
Reactions: Septic Shock, Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms, Pericardial Effusion
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ciprofloxacin
Dosage: unk
Start date: 2011-07-18
End date: 2011-07-29
Claforan
Dosage: unk
Indication: Antibiotic Therapy
Start date: 2011-07-03
End date: 2011-07-29
Fluconazole
Dosage: unk
Start date: 2011-07-18
End date: 2011-07-29
Hexabrix
Dosage: unk
Indication: Angiogram
Start date: 2011-07-13
End date: 2011-07-13
Nexium
Dosage: unk
Start date: 2011-07-03
End date: 2011-08-08
Vancomycin
Dosage: unk
Indication: Antibiotic Therapy
Start date: 2011-07-03
End date: 2011-07-29
Possible Claforan side effects in female
Reported by a physician from France on 2012-07-12
Patient: female
Reactions: Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acetaminophen
Start date: 2012-04-09
Acupan
Start date: 2012-04-09
Claforan
Start date: 2012-04-06
Fosfomycine
Start date: 2012-04-06
Meropenem
Start date: 2012-04-09
End date: 2012-04-30
Phenytoin Sodium
Indication: Convulsion Prophylaxis
Start date: 2012-04-09
End date: 2012-04-30
Zyvox
Start date: 2012-04-09
End date: 2012-04-30
Other drugs received by patient: Keppra; Potassium Chloride; Setron; Lovenox
Possible Claforan side effects in 32 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-07-11
Patient: 32 year old male
Reactions: Cytolytic Hepatitis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Claforan
Dosage: (4 g tid intravenous (not otherwise specified))
Indication: Empyema
Start date: 2012-05-25
End date: 2012-06-12
Flagyl
Dosage: (df intravenous (not otherwise specified))
Indication: Empyema
Start date: 2012-05-25
End date: 2012-06-12
Fosfocine (Fosfocine - Fosfomycin) (Not Specified)
Dosage: intravenous (not otherwise specified))
Indication: Empyema
Start date: 2012-05-25
End date: 2012-06-12
Possible Claforan side effects in 61 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-07-11
Patient: 61 year old female
Reactions: Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride
Start date: 2011-07-18
End date: 2011-07-29
Claforan
Start date: 2011-07-03
End date: 2011-07-29
Fluconazole
Start date: 2011-07-18
End date: 2011-07-29
Nexium
Start date: 2011-07-03
End date: 2011-08-08
Vancomycin
Start date: 2011-07-03
End date: 2011-07-29
Possible Claforan side effects in 69 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-07-11
Patient: 69 year old female
Reactions: Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acetaminophen
Dosage: unk
Start date: 2012-04-09
Acupan
Dosage: unk
Start date: 2012-04-09
Claforan
Dosage: unk
Start date: 2012-04-06
Fosfomycin
Dosage: unk
Start date: 2012-04-06
Meropenem
Dosage: 2 g, 3x/day
Start date: 2012-04-09
End date: 2012-04-30
Phenytoin Sodium
Dosage: unk
Indication: Prophylaxis
Start date: 2012-04-09
End date: 2012-04-30
Zyvox
Dosage: 600 mg, 2x/day
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-04-09
End date: 2012-04-30
Other drugs received by patient: Augmentin '125'; Setron; Lovenox; Keppra; Gentamicin; Potassium Chloride
Possible Claforan side effects in 69 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-07-10
Patient: 69 year old female
Reactions: Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acetaminophen
Start date: 2012-04-09
Acupan
Start date: 2012-04-09
Claforan
Start date: 2012-04-06
Fosfomycin
Start date: 2012-04-09
Meropenem
Start date: 2012-04-09
End date: 2012-04-30
Phenytoin Sodium
Indication: Prophylaxis
Start date: 2012-04-09
End date: 2012-04-30
Zyvox
Start date: 2012-04-09
End date: 2012-04-30
Other drugs received by patient: Lovenox
Possible Claforan side effects in
Reported by a pharmacist from Japan on 2012-06-26
Patient:
Reactions: Bone Marrow Failure
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Claforan
Possible Claforan side effects in 49 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Thailand on 2012-06-25
Patient: 49 year old female
Reactions: Rash Pustular, Pruritus, Erythema, Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms, Eosinophilia, Burning Sensation, Acute Generalised Exanthematous Pustulosis, Rash Erythematous, Skin Lesion
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Claforan
Indication: Prophylaxis
Start date: 2009-02-27
End date: 2009-03-02
Claforan
Start date: 2009-02-27
End date: 2009-03-02
Other drugs received by patient: Omeprazole (Prisolec); AIR-X; Acetaminophen; Omeprazole (Prisolec)
Possible Claforan side effects in 81 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-06-22
Patient: 81 year old female
Reactions: Acute Generalised Exanthematous Pustulosis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Augmentin '125'
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Bronchitis
Start date: 2011-12-23
End date: 2011-12-25
Claforan
Indication: Bronchitis
Start date: 2011-12-25
End date: 2012-01-01
Other drugs received by patient: Acetylcysteine; Prednisolone
Possible Claforan side effects in
Reported by a pharmacist from Japan on 2012-06-12
Patient:
Reactions: Bone Marrow Failure
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Claforan
Possible Claforan side effects in 47 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-06-11
Patient: 47 year old male
Reactions: Enterobacter Infection, Agranulocytosis, Neutropenia, Leukopenia
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Claforan
Start date: 2012-03-21
End date: 2012-04-08
Esidrix
Dosage: daily dose: 25 mg
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-03-20
End date: 2012-04-09
Keppra
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-03-19
End date: 2012-04-06
Keppra
Start date: 2012-03-18
End date: 2012-03-18
Ramipril
Dosage: daily dose: 2.5 mg
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-03-08
End date: 2012-04-09
Other drugs received by patient: Sufentanil Citrate; Diprivan; Acetaminophen; Eupressyl; Vancomycin; Nicardipine Hydrochloride; Nexium; Eupressyl; Eupressyl; Midazolam HCL; Imipenem and Cilastatin Sodium; Lasix; Nicardipine Hydrochloride; Atenolol; Eupressyl; Augmentin; Catapres; Lovenox
Possible Claforan side effects in 13 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Japan on 2012-05-23
Patient: 13 year old male
Reactions: Blood Bilirubin Increased, Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Hypoglycaemia, Hepatic Failure, Gamma-Glutamyltransferase Increased, Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased, Blood Cholesterol Increased, Carnitine Decreased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Antibiotics
Administration route: Oral
Claforan
Possible Claforan side effects in 3 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-05-22
Patient: 3 year old male
Reactions: Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Claforan
Possible Claforan side effects in 47 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-05-11
Patient: 47 year old male
Reactions: Enterobacter Infection, Agranulocytosis, Neutropenia, Leukopenia
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Claforan
Start date: 2012-03-21
End date: 2012-04-08
Esidrix
Dosage: unknown dose
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-03-01
End date: 2012-04-09
Keppra
Dosage: unknown dose
Start date: 2012-03-20
End date: 2012-04-06
Ramipril
Dosage: daily dose: 2.5 mg
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-03-01
End date: 2012-04-09
Other drugs received by patient: Eupressyl; Nicardipine Hydrochloride; Atenolol; Catapres
Possible Claforan side effects in 89 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Sweden on 2012-05-09
Patient: 89 year old male
Reactions: Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage, Drug Level Increased, Diarrhoea Infectious
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Claforan
Start date: 2012-02-26
End date: 2012-03-01
Digoxin
Indication: Myocardial Depression
End date: 2012-02-26
Warfarin Sodium
Dosage: 2.5 mg tab
Indication: Atrial Fibrillation
Other drugs received by patient: Acetaminophen; Gabapentin; Atenolol
Possible Claforan side effects in 65 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-04-30
Patient: 65 year old female
Reactions: Thrombocytopenia
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Augmentin
Dosage: (1 g tid oral)
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
End date: 2012-01-23
Calciparine
Dosage: (0.2 ml bid subcutaneous) ; (df subcutaneous)
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2012-01-16
End date: 2012-01-23
Calciparine
Dosage: (0.2 ml bid subcutaneous) ; (df subcutaneous)
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
End date: 2012-01-26
Claforan
Dosage: (1 g tid intravenous (not otherwise specified)
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2012-01-17
End date: 2012-01-19
Esomeprazole Magnesium (Nexium)
Dosage: (40 mg qd oral) : (df)
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2012-01-28
Esomeprazole Magnesium (Nexium)
Dosage: (40 mg qd oral) : (df)
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2012-01-16
End date: 2012-01-25
Flagyl
Dosage: (500 mg tid intravenous (not otherwise specified)
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2012-01-17
End date: 2012-01-19
Possible Claforan side effects in 5 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-04-23
Patient: 5 year old female
Reactions: Pyrexia, Rash Maculo-Papular, Eosinophilia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Claforan
Dosage: unk
Indication: Lung Disorder
Start date: 2012-02-07
Fluconazole
Dosage: unk
Indication: Fungal Infection
Start date: 2012-02-17
End date: 2012-02-27
Fungizone
Dosage: unk
Indication: Fungal Infection
Start date: 2012-02-18
End date: 2012-02-25
Rifadin
Dosage: unk
Indication: Lung Disorder
Start date: 2012-02-07
Possible Claforan side effects in female
Reported by a physician from France on 2012-04-17
Patient: female, weighing 0.8 kg (1.9 pounds)
Reactions: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Claforan
Indication: Infection
Start date: 2011-03-31
End date: 2011-04-05
Claforan
Start date: 2011-03-31
End date: 2011-04-05
Dopamine HCL
Dosage: 5 to 9 mcg/kg/min
Indication: Infection
Start date: 2011-03-31
End date: 2011-04-02
Hydrocortisone
Indication: Infection
Start date: 2011-03-31
End date: 2011-04-05
Micafungine
Indication: Infection
Start date: 2011-04-01
End date: 2011-04-05
Sufentanil Citrate
Dosage: variable dose
End date: 2011-04-06
Possible Claforan side effects in 62 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-04-12
Patient: 62 year old male
Reactions: Neutropenia, Staphylococcal Sepsis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Claforan
Dosage: 1 g, 3 times a day
Indication: Staphylococcal Sepsis
Start date: 2012-01-30
End date: 2012-02-10
Fosfocine
Dosage: 4 g, 3 times a day
Indication: Staphylococcal Sepsis
Start date: 2012-01-30
End date: 2012-02-10
Ramipril
Dosage: 5 mg (1 unit);twice a day
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-01-12
End date: 2012-02-10
Zantac
Dosage: 150 mg, twice a day
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-01-19
End date: 2012-02-10
Other drugs received by patient: Rocephin; Atorvastatin; Rocephin
Possible Claforan side effects in male
Reported by a physician from France on 2012-04-06
Patient: male
Reactions: Neutropenia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Claforan
Dosage: 1g three times per day
Indication: Staphylococcal Sepsis
Start date: 2012-01-30
End date: 2012-02-10
Fosfocine
Dosage: 4g three times per day
Indication: Staphylococcal Sepsis
Start date: 2012-01-30
End date: 2012-02-10
Ramipril
Dosage: 5mg twice per day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2012-01-12
End date: 2012-02-10
Zantac
Dosage: 150mg twice per day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2012-01-19
End date: 2012-02-10
Other drugs received by patient: Rocephin; Atorvastatin
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