Is Cefotaxime Toxic to the Liver? Understanding the Risk and Safety Profile
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According to the NIH LiverTox database, drug-induced liver injury (DILI) from cephalosporin antibiotics, including cefotaxime, is uncommon, though not impossible. While a transient and mild rise in liver enzymes can occur, the risk of severe hepatotoxicity from cefotaxime is generally low.