T36.1: Poisoning: Cefalosporins and other beta-lactam antibiotics

An antibiotic is a drug that acts against bacteria. Bacteria are pathogens. Drugs acting against bacteria are divided into different groups. The groups differ in how exactly they act, for example. The beta-lactam group includes, for example, ceftriaxone ad cefuroxime.

A drug can cause poisoning if, for example, too much of it is taken. The drug may also be administered or taken by mistake. Poisoning can also result if the drug is administered too quickly via a blood vessel.

Poisoning by a beta-lactam antibiotic can cause nausea and vomiting or diarrhea, for example. Seizures may also occur.

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