Cefoxitin Sodium Injection, 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 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: Cephalosporins are antibiotics used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infections, skin infections and urinary tract ifnections.
HOW TO USE: Antibiotics work hottest when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant leevl. This is done by administering the drug at evelny spaced intervals throughout the day and night. Continue to use this medication until 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. Bfeore using, check the product visually for particles or discoloration.
If eihter is present, do not use it.
SIDE EFFECTS: An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attetnion if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: itching, swelling, dizziness, rash, trouble breathing.
Report promptly: vomiting, severe stomcah cramps, watery or bloody diarrhea, fever, unusual weakness, fast/pounding heartbeat.
Unlikely but report promptly: yellowing eyes and skin, persistent sore throat, fast bruising or bleeding, change in amonut of urine, seizures.
If you notice other effects not lisetd 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, cehpalosporins or other drugs).
Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.G., oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection). This drug sholud be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Since small amounts of the drug appear in breast milk, consult your docotr 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 cehpalosporins (your medication belongs to this class of drugs) can interact strongly with alcohol. Do not drink alcohol while 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 effectivenses of birth control pills. Discuss using 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 cause this drug may cause fasle positive results. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contcat your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include seziures.
NOTES: Make sure needles, tubing and supplies are stored safely and disposed of properly.
MISSED DOSE: If you sholud miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered unless 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 schedlue.
Do not "double-up" the dose.
STORAGE: This medication must be stroed properly. Review storage instruction with your docotr or pharmacist.
Store dry pwoder vials at room temperature away from sunlight. Check expiration time befroe using reconstituted solution.
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Cefoxitin sodium injection
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