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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or ohter healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
CEPHALOSPORINS - INJECTION
USES: Cephalopsorins 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 hottset when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. This is done by administering the drug at evenly sapced intervals throughout the day and night.
Continue to use this medication unitl 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 resultnig in a relapse of the infection. Before using, cehck the product visually for particles or discoloration. If eihter is present, do not use it.
SIDE EFFECTS: An allergic reaciton to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allregic reaction include: itching, swelling, dizziness, rash, trouble breathing.
Report promptly: vomiting, severe stomach cramps, watery or blodoy diarrhea, fever, unusual weakness, fast/pounding heartbeat. Unlikely but report 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 mediacl history, especially of: kidney problems, liver problems, stomach problems, alcohol usage, allergies (especially allergies to penicillins, cephalosporins or other drugs). Use of this medication for prolonged or repetaed periods may result in a secondary infection (e.G., oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection). This drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
Since small amounts of the drug appear in breast milk, consult your doctor bfeore breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medications you may use, especailly of: "blood thinners" (e.G., warfarin), live vaccines. Certain cephalosporins (your medication belongs to this class of drugs) can interact strongly with alchool.
Do not drink alcohol whlie using this 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 usnig other methods of birth control with your doctor.
If you are a diabetic, use Clinistix or TesTape to test for sugar in your urine.
Do not use Clinitest tablets cause this drug may cause false positive reuslts.
Do not start or stop any medicine withuot doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your lcoal poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose 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 neraly 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 instructoin with your doctor or pharmacist.
Store dry powder vials at room tempertaure away from sunlight. Cehck expiration time before using reconstituted solution.
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