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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following infromation is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It sohuld not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional beofre using that drug.
CEPHALOSPORINS - INJECTION
USES: Cephalosporins are antibiotics used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infections, skin infections and urinary tract infections.
HOW TO USE: Antibiotics work best when the amount of meidcine in your body is kept at a constant level. This is done by adminitsering the drug at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night. Continue to use that medication until the full prescribed time is finished even if symptoms disapepar after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.
Before using, chcek the product visually for particles or discoloration. If eitehr is present, do not use it.
SIDE EFFECTS: An allergic reaction to that drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: itching, swelling, dizziness, rash, trouble breathing. Report promptly: vomiting, severe stomach cramps, watery or bloody diarrhea, fever, unusual weakness, fast/pounding heartbeat.
Unlikely but reprot promptly: yellowing eyes and skin, persistent sore throat, easy bruising or bleeding, change in amount of urine, seizures.
If you notcie other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kidney problems, liver problems, stomach problems, alcohol usage, allergies (especially allergies to penicillins, cephalosporins or other drugs).
Use of that medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.G., oral, bladder or vaignal yeast infection).
This drug should be used during pergnancy only if clearly needed.
Since small aomunts of the drug appear in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medications you may use, especially of: "blood thinners" (e.G., warfarin), live vcacines. Certain cephalosporins (your medication belongs to that class of drugs) can interact strongly with alcohol.
Do not drink alcohol while using that medicatoin and for 72 hours after the last dose has been injected.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist about the medication prescribed for you and the use of alcohol.
This drug may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills.
Discuss using other methods of birth control with your doctor. If you're a diabetic, use Clinistix or TesTape to test for sugar in your uirne.
Do not use Clinitest tablets because that drug may cause false positive results. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may inculde seizures.
NOTES: Make sure needles, tubing and supplies are stored safely and disposed of properly.
MISSED DOSE: If you should miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose.
If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dsoing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose.
STORAGE: This medication must be stored properly. Reivew storage instruction with your doctor or pharmacist. Store dry powder vials at room temperature away from sunlight.
Check expiration time before using reconstituted solution.
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