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under investigation for adverse reaction Belonging to a group of antibiotics called cephalosporins, 'cefotaxime' kills bacteria and is given in the form of injections or infusions. According to the Director, Medical Supplies Division, Dr. B.V.S.H. Beneragama, the only complaint received so far has been from the Ratnapura Hospital paediatric ward. Dr. Beneragama said instructions have been given to release a different batch of the same drug to the other wards of the hospital since no complaints have been forthcoming from its use there. The matter has also to be brought to the notice of the adverse drug reaction-monitoring unit of the Colombo Medical Faculty and the Director of Medical Technology. Dr. Saman Abeywardhana of the Ratnapura Hospital paediatric ward, began making complaints last year of his patients suffering fainting spells with the administration of this drug. The matter came to a head this week when one of his patients collapsed and had to be resuscitated. Since he had already asked for the intervention of the Ratnapura Hospital Medical Superintendent and made his comments on the affected patients' bed head tickets, he entered an official complaint as well. The move finally brought results with the hospital deciding to stop using the injection till the Medical Supplies Division gave a safety clearance. Sources say the same adverse effects on children had been reported from Chilaw, Avissawella and Embilipitiya hospitals. |
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