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Claforan

Claforan

8.2
A medicine that fights serious infections caused by bacteria, for example in the lungs or urinary tract
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Claforan
  • The doctor prescribed Claforan to treat my severe lung infection.

Examples

  • Some patients may experience side effects after receiving Claforan injections.

  • For complicated urinary tract infections, Claforan is often considered an effective option.

  • The doctor prescribed Claforan for her severe infection.

  • Have you ever taken Claforan for an ear infection?

  • The doctor prescribed Claforan to treat my severe lung infection.

  • For complicated urinary tract infections, Claforan is often considered an effective option.

  • Some patients may experience side effects after receiving Claforan injections.

Synonyms

cefotaxime
vsClaforan
  • Specialized
2 8.6

An antibiotic given by injection to treat serious bacterial infections like lung, ear, throat, or urinary infections

is the brand name used to sell the same antibiotic

Surface Forms

Claforan singular
Claforans plural

Etymology

The word Claforan is a brand name for the antibiotic cefotaxime. A helpful way to remember Claforan is to think of Claf- as 'clear' and -oran as 'for an', so it is a medicine meant to 'clear' serious infections.