ATC codes:
J01DD01
EMLc
Indication
Acute pyelonephritis
ICD11 code:
GB51
INN
Cefotaxime
Medicine type
Chemical agent
Antibiotic groups
List type
Core
(EML)
(EMLc)
(EMLc)
Additional notes
3rd generation cephalosporin of choice for use in hospitalized neonates.
Formulations
Parenteral > General injections > unspecified:
250 mg in vial powder for injection (as sodium salt) ;
500 mg in vial powder for injection (as sodium salt) ;
1 g in vial powder for injection (as sodium salt) ;
2 g in vial powder for injection (as sodium salt)
Sex
All
Age
Also recommended for children
Therapeutic alternatives
The recommendation is for this specific medicine
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Expert Committee recommendation
In consideration of the review of the age appropriateness of formulations of medicines on the EMLc, and the comparison report of the EML versus EMLc, the Expert Committee recommended changes to the EMLc for addition of new, age-appropriate formulations and strengths of existing essential medicines, deletion of unavailable or age-inappropriate formulations and strengths, and other listing modifications as proposed in the application. The Committee also endorsed the proposals for further review of the public health relevance and evidence for specific medicines for use in children for potential future consideration for inclusion on the EMLc. The Committee noted and welcomed the ongoing review being coordinated by the Secretariat for the remaining sections of the EMLc for consideration by the 2025 Expert Committee.
As a result of the review of the age-appropriateness of formulations on the EMLc, the Expert Committee recommended:
- the addition of a new strength formulation of amikacin (injection 50 mg/mL (as sulfate) in 2 mL vial) to the EMLc.
- the addition of new strength formulations of cefotaxime (powder for injection: 500 mg; 1 g; 2 g (as sodium) in vial) to the EML and EMLc.
- the addition of a new strength formulation of ceftriaxone (powder for injection: 500 mg (as sodium) in vial) to the EML and EMLc.
- the addition of a new strength formulation of ciprofloxacin (solid oral dosage form 100 mg (as hydrochloride)) to the EMLc.
EML recommendations: Acute pyelonephritis
First choice
Second choice
mild to moderate
severe
First choice
Second choice