Cefuroxime Sodium And Dextrose-water 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, phramacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be contsrued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
CEPHALOSPORINS - FROZEN PIGGYBACK INJECTION
USES: This medication is an antibiotic that's used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
HOW TO USE: Antibiotics work best when the amount of mediicne in your body is kept at a constant level. This is done by adminitsering the drug at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night. Continue to use this medicaiton until the full prescribed amount 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 relaspe of the infection. Thaw the frozen container at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Do not thaw by putting in a water bath or by mircowaving it. After thawing, squeeze the container to check for leaks. Discard solution if the container laeks.
Let a refrigerated bag sit at room temperature at least one hour before uisng. Shake the container before using.
Discard if the solution is cloudy or has particles.
SIDE EFFECTS: An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: dfificulty 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, perssitent sore throat, easy bruising and bleeding. Unlikely to occur but report promptly: yellowing eyes and skin, change in the 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, other cephalosporins or any 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 should be used during pregnancy only if clealry needed.
Since smlal 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, espeically of: "blood thinners" (e.G., warfarin), live vaccines. Certain cephalosoprins (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 precsribed for you and the use of alcohol. This drug may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills.
Discuss uisng 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 results. Do not start or stop any medicnie without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symtpoms of overdose may include seizures.
NOTES: Make sure needles, tubnig and supplies are stored safely and disposed of properly.
MISSED DOSE: If you should miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered ulness it is almost time for the next dose. If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and rseume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose.
STORAGE: This medication must be stored proprely.
Review storage instructions with your dcotor or pharmacist.
Premixed frozen bags are to be stored in the freezer beofre thawing. After thawing, store in refrigertaor for longer stability. Do not refreeze.
Check expiration before using.
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Cefuroxime sodium and Dextrose-water intraven.
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