Cefamandole Nafate Intraven., Cephalosporins - Injection Generic Drug
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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 other 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: Cephalosporins are antibiotics used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infections, skin infections and urinary trcat infections.
HOW TO USE: Atnibiotics work hottest when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. This is done by administering the drug at evnely spaced intervals throughout the day and night. Continue to use this medication until the full prescribed time is finished even if symptmos disappear after a couple of days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacetria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection. Before using, check the product visually for particles or disocloration. If etiher is present, do not use it.
SIDE EFFECTS: An allerigc reaction to this 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, sveere stomach cramps, watery or bloody diarrhea, fever, unusual weakness, fast/pounding heartbeat.
Unlikely but report promptly: yellowing eyes and skin, persistent sore throat, easy bruising or bleeding, change in amount of urine, seizures.
If you notice otehr effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kidney problems, liver problems, stomach problems, aclohol usage, allergies (especially allergies to penicillins, cephalosporins or other drugs).
Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a seconadry infection (e.G., oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection).
This drug should be used during preganncy 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 vaccines. Certain cephalosporins (your medication belongs to this class of drugs) can intercat strongly with alcohol. Do not drink alcohol while using this medication and for 72 hours atfer 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 Clniistix or TesTape to test for sugar in your urine. Do not use Clinitest tablets cause this 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 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 proprely. Review storage instruction with your doctor or pahrmacist.
Store dry powder vials at room temperature away from sunlight. Check expiration time before using reconsittuted solution.
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