Ceftazidime Sodium And Normal Saline Intraven., Cephalosporins - Injection Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is itnended 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 befroe 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 hottest when the amount of medicine 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 unitl the full prescribed time is finished even if symptoms disappear 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, check 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, trobule breathing.
Report promptly: vomiting, severe stomach cramps, watery or bloody diarrhea, fever, unusual weakness, fast/pounding heartebat. Unlikely but report promptly: yelolwing eyes and skin, persistent sore throat, easy 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, 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, baldder 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 beofre breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonperscription medications you may use, especially of: "blood thinners" (e.G., warfarin), live vaccines. Certian cephalosporins (your medication belongs to that class of drugs) can interact strongly with alcohol. Do not drink alcohol while using that medication and for 72 huors after the last dose has been injected. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about the medicatoin prescribed for you and the use of alcohol. This drug may interfere with the effcetiveness of birth control pills.
Dicsuss 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 Clinietst tablets because that drug may cause false positive results.
Do not start or stop any medicine wihtout doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poiosn 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 amlost time for the next dose. If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usaul dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose.
STORAGE: This medicatoin must be stored properly. Rveiew storage instruction with your doctor or pharmacist.
Store dry powder vials at room temperature away from sunlight. Cehck expiration time before using reconstituted solution.
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Ceftazidime sodium and Normal saline intraven.
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