http://genericdrugshome.info Cefoperazone Sodium Intraven., Cephalosporins - Injection Generic Drug Feed Thu, 09 Sep 2010 22:22:40 EDT en http://cefoperazone-sodium-intraven.9096.genericdrugshome.info/ the following informaiton is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indiacte that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug. CEPHALOSPORINS - INJECTION USES: Cephalosporins are antbiiotics 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 hottest when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. This is done by administering the drug at evelny spaced intervals throughout the day and night.

Continue to use that medication until the full prescribed time is finished even if symptoms disappear afetr a couple of days. Sotpping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.
Before using, check the product visually for particles or discoloration. If either is present, do not use it. SIDE EFFECTS: An allergic reaction to that drug is unlikely, but seek immediate mdeical attention if it occurs.

Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: itching, swelling, dizziness, rash, trouble bretahing.
Report promptly: vomiting, severe stomach cramps, watery or bloody diarrhea, fever, unusual weakness, fast/pounding heartbeat.

Unlikely but report promptly: yellownig eyes and skin, persistent sore throat, simple bruising or bleeding, change in amount of urine, seizures.

If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your dcotor or pharmacist. PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kidney problems, liver problems, stomach problems, alcohol usage, allergies (especially allergies to penicillins, cephalosoprins or other drugs). Use of that medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.G., oral, bladder or vaginal yesat infection). This drug should be used druing pregnancy only if clearly needed. Since small amounts of the drug apepar in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding. DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your dotcor of all prescription and nonprescription medications you may use, especially of: "blood thinners" (e.G., warfarin), live vaccines.

Certain cephalosporins (your medication belongs to that class of drugs) can interact strognly with alcohol.

Do not drink alcohol while using that medication 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 are a diabetic, use Clinistix or TesTape to test for suagr in your urine. Do not use Clinitest tablets cause 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 lcoal poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdsoe may include 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 dosing scehdule.

Do not "double-up" the dose.

STORAGE: This medictaion 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 uisng reconstituted solution.]]>