Cefotetan (Injection Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Abdominal or stomach cramps or tenderness
• Back, leg, or stomach pains
• Black, tarry stools
• Bleeding gums
• Bloating
• Chest pain
• Chills
• Cough
• Dark urine
• Diarrhea
• Diarrhea, watery and severe, which may also be bloody
• Difficulty with breathing
• Fever
• General body swelling
• Headache
• Increased thirst
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea or vomiting
• Nosebleeds
• Pain
• Painful or difficult urination
• Pale skin
• Shortness of breath
• Sore throat
• Sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
• Swollen glands
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Unusual weight loss
• Yellowing of the eyes or skin

• Blood in the urine
• Bluish color
• Change in frequency of urination or amount of urine
• Changes in skin color
• Drowsiness
• Increased thirst
• Swelling of the feet or lower legs
• Tenderness
• Weakness

• Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
• Cough or hoarseness
• Coughing up blood
• Difficulty with swallowing
• Dizziness
• Fast heartbeat
• Fever with or without chills
• General feeling of tiredness or weakness
• High fever
• Increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
• Itching
• Itching of the vagina or genital area
• Joint or muscle pain
• Lower back or side pain
• Nosebleeds
• Pain during sexual intercourse
• Paralysis
• Pinpoint red spots on the skin
• Prolonged bleeding from cuts
• Puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
• Rash
• Red or black, tarry stools
• Red or dark brown urine
• Red skin lesions, often with a purple center
• Red, irritated eyes
• Seizures
• Skin rash
• Sudden decrease in the amount of urine
• Swollen or painful glands
• Thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
• Tightness in the chest
• Unpleasant breath odor
• Vomiting of blood
• Wheezing

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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