Drug Identity
What is Claforan?
How It Works
Inject deep IM into large muscle mass. IV: Inject direct IV over 3-5 min. Infuse intermittent infusion over 30 min. Reconstitute each 0.5, 1, or 2 gm vial with 10 ml of SWFI. Shake to dissolve. For intermittent IV infusion, further dilute in 50-100 ml of D5W or NS. IM: Reconstitute each 500 mg vial with 2 ml SWFI or bacteriostatic water for injection, each 1 gm vial with 3 ml diluent and each 2 gm vial with 5 ml diluent. Shake to dissolve. Compatibility: D5 1/4 NS, 05 1h NS, D5NS, D5W, 010W, LR, NS.
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Price Intelligence
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Cefotaxime, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.