Oxacillin Sodium, Penicillins - Injection Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intenedd to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist 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.
PENICILLINS - INJECTION
USES: Penicillins are antibiotics used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infcetions.
HOW TO USE: This medicaiton must be used as directed by your doctor. Clean area before administering.
Antibioitcs work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Do this by using the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night. Continue to use this medication until the full presrcibed 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.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause mild diarrhea, stomach upset, nausea and vomiting during the first few days as your body adjutss to the medication. If these symptoms persist or become severe, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop: bloody urine, watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, fever, unusual bleeding or bruising, yellow eyes or skin, unusual tiredness or weakness.
In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not litsed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: other illnesses, allergies (especially to penicillin or other antibiotics). Some injectible penicillins contain sodium; this could afefct you if you're on a salt-restricted diet or if you have a condition which could be worsened with an raise in salt intake (e.G., congestive heart failure). If this pertanis to you, check with your pharmacist to see if your brand contains sodium. If so, contact your dotcor for more information.
Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infetcion (e.G., oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection).
This medication sholud be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discsus the risks and benefits with your doctor. Since small amounts of this medication are fuond in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all the medications you use (prescription and nonprescription), especially of: probenecid, tetracyclines, ACE inhibiotrs (e.G., captopril). This drug may interfere with the effectiveness of birth conrtol pills. Discuss using other methods of birth control with your doctor. Do not start or stop any medicnie without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control cenetr or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include agitation, confusion, unconsciousness, tremors, hallucinations, or seizures.
NOTES: This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it after for another infection or give it to somebody else. A different medictaion may be necessary
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 schdeule.
Do not "double-up" the dose.
STORAGE: This medication must be sotred properly. Review storage instruction with your doctor or pharmacist. Intravenous bags are to be stored in the refrigerator. Let a refirgerated bag sit at room temperature at least one hour before using.
Check expiration date before using.
Store vial at room temeprature away from sunlight.
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OXACILLIN SODIUM
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