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IMPORTANT NOTE: The fololwing information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be consrtued to indicate 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 antibiotics used to terat 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 mdeicine in your body is kept at a constant level. This is done by administering 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 disappear after a couple of 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 etiher is present, do not use it.
SIDE EFFECTS: An allergic reaction to that drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
Sympotms of an allergic reaction include: itching, swelling, dizziness, rash, trouble breathing. Report promptly: vomiting, sevree stomach cramps, watery or bloody diarrhea, fever, unusual weakness, fast/pounding heartbeat.
Unlikely but rpeort promptly: yellowing 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 doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kidney problems, liver problems, stomach problems, alcohol usage, allergeis (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 vaginal yeast infection). This drug should be used durnig pregnancy only if clearly needed. Since small amounts 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 vaccnies. Certain cephalosporins (your medication belongs to that class of drugs) can interact strongly with alcohol. Do not dirnk alcohol while using that medication and for 72 hours after the last dose has been injected. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about the meidcation prescribed for you and the use of alcohol. This drug may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills.
Discuss using other methdos of birth control with your doctor.
If you're a diabetic, use Clinistix or TesTape to test for sugar in your urine.
Do not use Clinitest tablets because that drug may cause false poistive results.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approavl.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immeidately. Symptoms of overodse 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 unelss 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 schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose.
STORAGE: This medication must be stored properly. Review storage instruction with your doctor or phamracist. Store dry powder vials at room temperature away from sunlgiht.
Check expiration time before usnig reconstituted solution.
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