(sef A zoe lin) Brand: Ancef, Kefzol
• You must not use this medicine if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to any type of cephalosporin antibiotic or any type of penicillin antibiotic.
• Till using cefazolin, speak your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs (especially penicillins), or if you have kidney malady, liver malady, or a stomach or intestinal mess such as colitis.
• Till using cefazolin, speak your doctor if you are also using probenecid (Benemid).
• Use this medication for the full predesigned length of time. Your symptoms may improve till the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also magnify your risk of further infection that is resistant to antibiotics. Cefazolin will not treat a viral infection such as the general cool or flu.
• Antibiotic medicines can reason diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, stop using cefazolin and call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhea medication unless your doctor tells you to.
• Cefazolin is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.
• Cefazolin is used to treat much kinds of bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening forms.
• Cefazolin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.
• You must not use this medicine if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to cefazolin or any another cephalosporin antibiotic, such as:
· cefaclor (Raniclor);
· cefadroxil (Duricef);
· cefdinir (Omnicef);
· cefditoren (Spectracef);
· cefpodoxime (Vantin);
· cefprozil (Cefzil);
· ceftibuten (Cedax);
· cefuroxime (Ceftin);
· cephalexin (Keflex); or
· cephradine (Velosef).
• To create certain you can safely use cefazolin, speak your doctor if you have any of these another conditions:
· kidney disease;
· liver malady;
· a stomach or intestinal mess such as colitis; or
· if you are allergic to any type of penicillin.
• FDA pregnancy category B. This medicine is not expected to be deleterious to an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
• Cefazolin can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• Cefazolin is injected into a muscle or into a vein through an IV. You may be shown how to use an IV at house. Do not self-inject this medication if you do not fully understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of used needles, syringes, IV tubing, and another items used to inject the medicine.
• Cefazolin should be mixed with a liquid (diluent) till using it. If you are using the injections at house, be certain you understand how to properly mix and store the medication.
• Prepare your doze in a syringe only when you are ready to give yourself an injection.
• Shake the mixture well just till you measure a doze. Do not use the medicine if it has changed colors or has particles in it. Call your doctor for a new prescription.
• Use every disposable needle only one time. Throw away used needles in a puncture-proof container (ask your pharmacist where you can get one and how to dispose of it). Hold this container out of the reach of children and pets.
• Use this medication for the full predesigned length of time. Your symptoms may improve till the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also magnify your risk of further infection that is resistant to antibiotics. Cefazolin will not treat a viral infection such as the general cool or flu.
• This medicine can reason you to have unusual results with determined lab trials to check for glucose (sugar) in the urine. Speak any doctor who treats you that you are using cefazolin.
• Store unmixed cefazolin dry powder at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and light.
• After mixing cefazolin with a diluent, you may store the mixture in the refrigerator and use it within 7 to 10 days. Do not freeze. Follow the storage directions on your medication label.
• Call your doctor for instructions if you miss a doze of this medication.
• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
• Antibiotic medicines can reason diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, stop using cefazolin and call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhea medication unless your doctor tells you to.
• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
· diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
· white patches or sores internal your mouth or on your lips;
· skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness;
· fever, swollen glands, body aches, flu symptoms;
· unusual bleeding (nose, mouth, vagina, or rectum), purple or red pinpoint spots under your skin;
· urinating smaller than normal or not at all;
· seizure (black-out or convulsions); or
· severe skin reaction -- fever, sore throat, swelling in your person or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the person or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.
• Smaller serious side effects may include:
· pain, swelling, or a heavy lump where the injection was given;
· stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite;
· skin rash or itching;
· rectal itching; or
· vaginal itching or discharge.
• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
• Till using cefazolin, speak your doctor if you are also using probenecid (Benemid).
• There may be another drugs that can interact with cefazolin. Speak your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal commodity. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.
• Your pharmacist can provide more information about cefazolin.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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