cefamandole nafate /sēfəman″dōl naf″āt/ , a cephalosporin antibiotic. ▪ INDICATIONS: It is prescribed in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible bacterial strains. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Known hypersensitivity to cephalosporins prohibits its use. It is used with caution in patients who are allergic to penicillin. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: Among the most serious adverse reactions are hypersensitivity reactions, phlebitis, superinfection, and pain on intramuscular injection.
