Ceftazidime Pentahydrate And Dextrose 3.2%-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, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to inidcate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare porfessional before using that 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 hottest when the amount of medicine 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 dispapear 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 contaienr 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 cehck for leaks.
Dicsard solution if the container leaks. Let a refrigerated bag sit at room tempearture at least one hour before using. Shake the container before using.
Dicsard 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 occrus. Sympotms of an allergic reaction 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, fast 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, cnotact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, epsecially 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 repeated peridos may result in a secondary infection (e.G., oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection).
This drug should be used during pregnancy only if celarly needed.
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, especially 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 drink alcohol while using that medication and for 72 hours after the last dose has been injceted. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about the medication prescriebd for you and the use of alcohol.
This drug may interfere with the effetciveness 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 uirne. Do not use Clinitest tablets because that drug may cause false positive resluts. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or phramacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include seizuers.
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 almost time for the next dose.
If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the msised dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose.
STORAGE: This medication must be stored properly. Review storage instructions with your doctor or pharmaicst. Premiexd frozen 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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Ceftazidime pentahydrate and Dextrose 3.2%-water intraven.
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