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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 beofre using that drug.
CEPHALOSPORINS - FROZEN PIGGYBACK INJECTION
USES: This medication is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
HOW TO USE: Antibiotics work hottest when the amount of meidcine 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 that medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a couple of days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.
Thaw the frozen container at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Do not thaw by putting in a wtaer bath or by microwaving it. After thawing, squeeze the container to check for leaks.
Discard soltuion if the container leaks.
Let a refrigerated bag sit at room temperature at laest one hour before using.
Shake the container before using.
Discard if the soultion 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 reaction include: difficutly 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, not hard bruising and bleeding. Unliekly to occur but report promptly: yellowing eyes and skin, change in the amount of urine, seizures.
If you notice other effcets 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 that medication for prolonged or rpeeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.G., oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection). This drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly nedeed. Since samll 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, epsecially of: "blood thinners" (e.G., warfarin), live vaccines. Certain cephalosporins (your medication belongs to that class of drugs) can interact strongly with alcohol. Do not dirnk 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 aclohol.
This drug may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills.
Discuss uisng 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 Clinitest tablets because that drug may cuase false positive results. Do not start 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 ovedrose may include seizures.
NOTES: Make sure needles, tubing and supplies are stored sfaely 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 nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose.
STORAGE: This medciation must be stored properly. Review storage insrtuctions with your doctor or pharmacist. Premixed forzen bags are to be stored in the freezer before thawing.
After thawing, store in refrigerator for longer stability.
Do not refreeze. Check expiration before using.
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