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Cephalosporins - frozen piggyback injection

Simular Drugs : Mefoxin, Mefoxin

Mefoxin Usage: it med is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety about bacterial infections.

How to use Mefoxin: Antibiotics work best when the amount about medicine in your body is kept at constant level. this is done by administering medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night. Continue to use this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after several days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in relapse about infection. Thaw frozen container at room temperature or in refrigerator. do not thaw by putting in water bath or by microwaving it. After thawing, squeeze container to money for leaks. Discard solution if container leaks. Let refrigerated bag sit at room temperature at least one hour before using. Shake the container before using. Discard if solution is cloudy or has particles.

Mefoxin side effects: An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immeditial medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms 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, easy bruising and bleeding. Unlikely to occur but report promptly: yellowing eyes & skin, change in amount of urine, seizures. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact youre pharmacist or physician.

Mefoxin Precautions: Tell you're pharmacist 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). it drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. since small amounts of medication appear in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Mefoxin drug interactions: Tell your doctor of all prescription & nonprescription medications you may use, especially about: 'blood thinners' (e.g., warfarin), live vaccines. Certain cephalosporins (your medication belongs to this class of drugs) can interact strongly with alcohol. do not drink alcohol while using this drug & for 72 hours after the last dose has been injected. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about the med prescribed for you & use of alcohol. this pill may interfere with effectiveness about birth control pills. Discuss using other methods of birth control with some your doctor. If you are diabetic, use Clinistix or TesTape to test since sugar in your urine. do not use Clinitest tablets because this drug may cause false positive results. do not start or stop any medicine with out pharmacist or pharmacist approval.

Mefoxin Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact you're local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include seizures.

Mefoxin special notes: Make sure needles, tubing and supplies stored safely & disposed of properly.

If you missed Mefoxin dose: If you should miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the following dose. If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose & resume your usual dosing schedule. do not 'double-up' the dose.

Mefoxin Storage: this med should be stored properly. Review storage instructions with your doctor or pharmacist. Premixed frozen bags to be stored in freezer before thawing. After thawing, store in refrigerator since longer stability. do not refreeze. check expiration before using.

Active Ingredients : Cephalosporins