Cefotaxime and red blood cell sedimentation rate increased Patient Reports February 13, 2012

Cefotaxime Side Effects Report #4989854-8
Cefotaxime side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Apr 27, 2006. Male patient, 39 years of age, was diagnosed with meningococcal sepsis and was treated with Cefotaxime. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, malaise, neutropenia, pyrexia, red blood cell sedimentation rate increased, skin haemorrhage, von willebrand's disease. Cefotaxime dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Cefotaxime Side Effects Report #5023208-3
Cefotaxime side effect was reported by a Physician from on May 22, 2006. Male patient, 39 years of age, was diagnosed with arthralgia, rash  and was treated with Cefotaxime. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: activated partial thromboplastin time prolonged, neutrophilia, red blood cell sedimentation rate increased, scratch. Cefotaxime dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.