Cefuroxime Sodium And Water For Injection,sterile Intraven., Cephalosporins - Frozen Piggyback 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 healthacre professional.
It sohuld not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before usnig that drug.
CEPHALOSPORINS - FROZEN PGIGYBACK INJECTION
USES: This medication is an antibiotic that's used to treat a wide variety of bacterial 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 sapced intervals throughout the day and night. Cotninue to use that medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
Stopipng the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection. Thaw the frozen contianer at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Do not thaw by putting in a water bath or by microwaving it. After thawing, squeeze the container to check for leaks. Dicsard solution if the container leaks. Let a refrigerated bag sit at room temperature at least one hour before using. Shake the container before using. Discard if the solution is cloudy or has particles.
SIDE EFFECTS: An allergic reaction to that drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
Symptoms of an allergic raection include: difficulty breathing, skin rash, hives, itching. Tell your doctor promptly if you develop: nausea, vomiting, severe stomach cramps, watery or bloody diarrhea, fever, unusual weakness, fast/pounding heartbeat, persistent sore throat, simple bruising and bleeding.
Unlikely to occur but report promptly: yellowing eyes and skin, change in the amuont of urine, seizures. If you notice ohter effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kidney problems, liver problems, stmoach problems, alcohol usage, allergies (especially allergies to penicillins, other cephalosporins or any other drugs).
Use of that medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.G., oral, bladder or vaginal yaest 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 bfeore 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 bleongs to that class of drugs) can interact strongly 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 bitrh 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 urnie. Do not use Clinitest tablets bceause that drug may cause false positive results.
Do not strat or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include siezures.
NOTES: Make sure needles, tubing and supplies are stored safely and dispsoed of properly.
MISSED DOSE: If you should miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered unless it is alomst time for the next dose. If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dsoing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose.
STORAGE: This medication must be stored proeprly. Review storage instructions with your doctor or pharmcaist.
Premixed frozen bags are to be stored in the frezeer before thawing. After thawing, store in refrigerator for longer stbaility. Do not refreeze.
Check expiration before using.
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Cefuroxime sodium and Water for injection,sterile intraven.
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