Zithromax is a semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic chemically related to erythromycin which is active against majority of species of gram positive and gram negative microorganisms such as genus Staphylococcus; S. aureus, S. pneumoiane, S. pyogenes, S. agalactiae, Haemophilus influenzae and parainfluenzae, Moraxela catarrhalis, Bacteroides fragilis, Escherichia coli, Bordetella ssp., Borrelia burgdorferi, Haemophilus ducreui, Nisseria gonorrhoeae Ø Chlamidia trachomati. In vitro it showed activity against Legionella pneumophila, Mycoplasma pneumoiae hominis, Helicobacter pylori, Toxoplasma gondii, Ureaplasma urealiticum. As a Macrolide antibiotic Zithromax inhibits bacterial protein synthesis and prevents bacteria from growth and propagation. It is used to treat infections of upper and low respiratory organs (tonsillitis, otitis, sinusitis, pneumonia), urogenital infections (urethritis, prostatitis, cervicitis, adnexitis caused by chlamydia, gonorrhea, early syphilis), intestinal infections, ulcer of stomach and duodenum.

Dosage and directions

Take exactly as prescribed and do not discontinue your treatment even if you feel fine and your symptoms improved without permission of your doctor. Take Zithromax tablet with a big glass of water. To prepare a liquid suspension form one dose packet mix one packet with 2 ounces of water, shake and drink at once. Do not use the suspension which was prepared longer than 12 hours ago. Tablets and suspension can be taken with or without food while capsules should be taken on an empty stomach 2 hours before or after a meal.

Precautions

There are no evidences if Zithromax affects an unborn baby or excretes in a breast milk. This medication should be used in pregnant and breastfeeding women only if expected benefit prevails over potential risk for the baby.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to Zithromax and related drugs such as azithromycin or erythromycin.

Possible side effect

Among side effects may be diarrhea or loose stools, nausea, abdominal pain, and vomiting, uneven heartbeats, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice, fever, rash, red skin, headache. You should call your doctor and inform about such symptoms or get immediate medical attention.

Drug interaction

Zithromax is not recommended to take with aluminum- or magnesium- based antacids, such as Mylanta or Maalox as they decrease its absorption in the intestine.

Missed dose

Take the missed dose when you remember. If it is almost time of the next intake just skip it and return to your schedule.

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose may appear as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach discomfort. In this case look for immediate medical attention.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 59-77 F (15-25 C) away from light and moisture, kids and pets. Do not store the liquid longer than 10 days.

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Ceclor CD belongs to the antibiotic. It is used to treat infections of the skin, respiratory tract, sinuses, ear, and urinary tract. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. It works by killing the bacteria that are causing your infection and by stopping the growth of it. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu).

Dosage and direction

Follow schedule and dosage given to you by your doctor carefully. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take it more often than directed. Swallow the tablets whole with a full glass of water with or without food. Do not cut, crush or chew the tablet. Take Ceclor CD at about the same time each day with food. This will have the best effect. It will also help you remember when to take the tablets.Continue taking your medicine for as long as your doctor tells you. Do not split the tablets unless they have a score line. If you begin to feel better after a few days do not stop taking Ceclor CD. It is important to complete the full course. In other way the bacteria causing your infection may continue to grow and multiply so that your infection may not clear completely or your symptoms may return. Do not skip doses or stop your medicine early.

Precautions

Tell your doctor about all your allergies (food, medicines, etc.) Tell your doctor if you have or have had

kidney or liver disease, severe bowel conditions, if you are pregnant or you are going to be pregnant or are breastfeeding. Be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how Ceclor CD affects you because it may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Do not forget to tell your doctor you medical history.

Contraindications

Do not take Ceclor CD if you have ever had an allergy to any medicine containing cefaclor monohydrate, other cephalosporins, penicillin, or any of the ingredients that this drug consists. Do not give this medicine to a child under the age of 12 years.

Possible side effects

Below are side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible. Side effects include any allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue, problem with breath, dizziness, fever or chills, redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth, seizures, severe or watery diarrhea, stomach pain or cramps

sore throat, swollen joints, trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine, unusual bleeding or bruising, unusually weak or tired. There are other list of side effects that usually do not need urgent medical attention but you should inform your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome. This kind of side effects include gas or heartburn, headache, nausea, vomiting.

Drug interactions

There are some interactions of Ceclor CD with drugs like other antibiotics and probenecid. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially take your attention on live bacterial vaccines, probenecid, warfarin. Do not take Ceclor CD if you have allergy to cefaclor, or to similar antibiotics, such as Ceftin, Cefzil, Duricef, Fortaz, Keflex, Omnicef, Spectracef, Suprax, and others.

Missed dose

If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take your next dose when you are meant to. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose that you missed. There should be an interval of at least 4 hours between doses.

Overdose

If you think that you or anyone else may have taken too much Ceclor CD immediately telephone your doctor because you may need urgent medical attention or contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning. Symptoms of an overdose may include feeling sick, vomiting, upset stomach or diarrhea.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw the medicine away after the expiration date. Keep out of the reach of children.

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Bactrim consists of two medications: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. The first inhibits synthesis of dihydrofolic acid (the substance important for human and bacterial metabolism) while the last blocks next stage of its biochemical cycle: formation of tetrahydrofolic acid which occurs only in microorganisms. This medication is effective against streptococci, staphylococci, pneumococci, bacillus dysentery, typhoid fever, E. coli, Proteus, and ineffective against Mycobacterium tuberculosis, spirochetes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Bactrim is applied in treatment of pneumonia and other diseases of respiratory, gastrointestinal systems, urogenital systems caused by bacterial infections which develop after surgery and others.

Dosage and directions

Bactrim can be taken two or three times a day with or without a meal. Dosage depends on the type and severity of infection. Take with a glass of water. Patients with severe kidney failure require correction of Bactrim dosage.

Precautions

Avoid exposure to sunlight or getting tanned. Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, inform your doctor if you have it can mask other infection. Warn your doctor if you suffer from asthma or have severe kidney or liver disorders.

Contraindications

Do not take Bactim if you are allergic to components of the medication, pregnant, breastfeeding, have anemia caused by folic acid deficiency. This medication should not be administered to premature babies and newborns.

Possible side effect

If you have such signs of allergic reaction as hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat or more serious signs of poor health as fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding, diarrhea that is watery or bloody, hallucinations,slow heart rate, weak pulse, nausea, stomach pain, urinating less than usual or not at all then seek for immediate medical attention.

Drug interaction

Bactim should be co-administered with dofetilide or methenamine. Bactrim is able to change effects of certain anti-diabetic medications, “blood thinners”, cyclosporine, digoxin, drugs which can increase potassium levels, live vaccines, tricyclic antidepressants, some “water pills” . So inform your doctor about all all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use.

Missed dose

Never take a double dose of this medication. If it is almost time of the next dose just skip the missed portion and continue to take the medicine according to the schedule.

Overdose

If you took too much of Bactim you may feel dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, headache, yellowing of your skin or eyes, blood in your urine, fainting. In case of serious side effects seek for immediate medical help.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 59-77 degrees F (15-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture, kids and pets.

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Cefaclor belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotic, it is a semi-synthetic of the II generation. It acts inhibiting bacterial cell wall formation and acts against to wide spectrum of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria resistant to beta-lactamases such as E. coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Enterobacter spp., Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., Proteus mirabilis, Klebsiella spp., Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Citrobacter spp.), Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp. Cefaclor is not active against anaerobic organisms. The medicine is indicated for treatment of bacterial infections of upper and low respiratory tract, ENT organs, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones, joints, endometritis, sepsis.

Dosage and direction

Take Cefaclor with meals or at least within one hour before eating to improve its absorption. Swallow the tablet whole, do not cut, crush, or chew it. Common dose of Cefaclor is 250-500 mg every eight hours or 375-500 mg every twelve hours. To treat gonorrhea take 3,000 mg of the medication at once. Treatment continues 7-10 days. Follow all recommendations of your doctor and do not exceed the recommended dose.

Precautions

Do not stop taking the medication even if you find that your symptoms has improved. If you are breastfeeding and plan to be treated with Cefaclor, stop to feed your baby with your breast milk. This medication may cause false positive results in the direct Combs test and the glucose urine test. Inform your doctor if you have allergy to penicillin antibiotics. Risk of side effects increases in patients with gastrointestinal problems such as bowel inflammation (colitis) and thus certain cautiousness should be exercised in their treatment.

Contraindications

Cefaclor cannot be administered in patients with hypersensitivity to the medication and other beta-lactam antibiotics. Cautiousness is needed when the medication is administered in patients with chronic kidney failure, leukopenia, hemorrhagic syndrome, pregnant and breastfeeding women, children under one year of age.

Possible side effect

Cefaclor is generally well tolerated. Side effects if occur are usually transient. The most common adverse reactions are: rash, fever, joint pain, vaginitis, itching, abnormal liver tests, jaundice, nervousness, insomnia, and hallucinations. Treatment with antibiotics changes composition of microorganisms in the colon and permit overgrowth of C. difficile. As a consequence pseudomembranous colitis may develop. Its symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and shock in rare cases.

Drug interaction

Cefaclor increases effects of indirect anticoagulants. Nephrotoxicity of aminoglycosides, phenylbutazone, polymyxin is increased by Cefaclor reciprocally. Aminoglycosides, metronidazole, polymyxins, rifampicin increase antibacterial effect of Cefaclor while chloramphenicole and tetracyclines decrease it. Mg2+ antacides and Al3+ slow down absorption of this medication. Blockers of the channel secretion retard excretion of Cefaclor by kidneys. Inform your doctor if you are taking potent diuretics such as ethacrynic acid and furosemide, Probenecid or warfarin.

Missed dose

If you missed a dose take it as soon as you remember. If it almost time of your next dose just skip it and return to your regular schedule. Never double dose this medication.

Overdose

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach upset are symptoms of overdose. Contact your doctor immediately in case of a suspected overdose.

Storage

Store at room temperature away from moisture, sunlight, kids and pets in a tight container.

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Erythromycin is in a group of drugs called macrolide antibiotics. Erythromycin is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria. It is also used to prevent bacterial endocarditis and attacks of rheumatic fever.

Dosage and direction

Take erythromycin exactly as it was prescribed for you. Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water. Erythromycin can be taken on an empty stomach or with food or milk. Do not crush, chew, break, or open an enteric-coated or delayed-release pill. Swallow the pill whole.

Precautions

Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine to stop the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.

Contraindications

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to erythromycin, or if you are also taking cisapride (Propulsid) or pimozide (Orap). If you have liver disease or myasthenia gravis, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take erythromycin. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Erythromycin can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Possible side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to erythromycin: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

chest pain, uneven heartbeats, feeling light-headed or fainting;

nausea, stomach pain, low fever, lost appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or

diarrhea that is watery or bloody.

Less serious erythromycin side effects may include:

mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach pain;

dizziness, headache, feeling tired;

vaginal itching or discharge; or

mild itching or skin rash.

Drug interaction

Many drugs can interact with erythromycin. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Missed dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, or hearing loss.

Storage

Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

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Minocycline is a tetracycline antibiotic which mechanism of action consists in inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis. Minocycline is used to treat acne, actinomycosis, bacterial infection, bullous Pemphigoid, meningitis, meningococcal pemphigoid, pemphigus, rheumatoid arthritis, rosacea, skin and structure infection, skin infection, gonorrhea, and chlamydiosis.

Dosage and directions

This medication is taken with or without food with a big glass of water. Avoid taking Minomycin with dairy products. Take exactly as prescribed, never exceed your dose or take the medication longer than it was recommended by your doctor. Do not crush, chew or break an extended-release pill. If it is a liquid suspension shake it before use and measure with a special dose measuring spoon.

Precautions

This medication is not recommended in patients with pregnancy, breastfeeding, children younger than 8 y.o. (long use may cause permanent color change of teeth). Avoid long exposure of your body to UV radiation. Avoid taking of iron supplements, multivitamin pills, calcium supplements, antacids, or laxatives at the same time as Minomycin, take these medications two ours before or after Minomycin intake. If you need to do work associated with high concentration of attention (driving) be especially careful.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to Minomycin and other tetracycline antibiotics.

Possible side effect

Following side effects may occur while using this medication: hives, rash, swelling of face and tongue, trouble swallowing, severe headache, dizziness, blurred vision, fever, chills, body aches, severe blistering, peeling, urinating less than usual or not at all, pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, confusion or weakness, severe pain in your upper stomach, nausea and vomiting, fast heart rate, jaundice, easy bruising or bleeding.

Drug interaction

It is advisable to avoid giving tetracycline-class drugs in conjunction with penicillin. They may also depress plasma prothrombin so adjustment of Minomycin dose administered together with anticoagulant therapy is needed. Absorption of tetracyclines and Minomycin in particular is impaired by antacids containing aluminum, calcium or magnesium, and iron-containing preparations. The concurrent use of tetracycline and methoxyflurane may result in fatal renal toxicity. Minomycin interacts with certain birth control pills and may make it less effective.

Missed dose

If you missed a dose take it when remember. If it almost time of your next dose just skip it and return to your regular schedule. Never take a double dose of this medication.

Overdose

In case of serious and persistent symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea consult your doctor about medical attention.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 59-77 F (15-25 C) away from sunlight and moisture, kids and pets. Do not use after expiration term.

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Macrobid is a wide spectrum antibiotic. It inhibits construction of a bacterial cell wall, synthesis of a bacterial DNA and RNA, proteins, inhibits aerobic metabolism. This medication is used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract caused by E. Coli, Enterobacter cystitis, Staphylococcus aureus, and Enterococcus, Klebsiella such as pyelitis, pyelonephritis, cystitis, urethritis, to prevent infections during urological surgeries, cystoscopy, catheterization. Macrobid is a sustained release macrocrystalline form of the antibiotic. Nitrofuranton is also available in a microcrystalline form (Furadantin), and a macrocrystalline form (Macrodantin). Absorption of the medication depends on the size of crystals and presence of food in the gastrointestinal tract.

Dosage and directions

Take 100 mg of Macrobid every 12 hours. Taking with a meal or milk increase its absorption and helps to avoid your stomach upset. Usual course of treatment continues seven days. Follow all recommendations of your doctor. Do not stop or start this medication without your doctor’s permission.

Precautions

Before to take Macrobid inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, anemia, diabetes, an electrolyte imbalance, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, vitamin B deficiency, any type of debilitating disease. This medication can change results of urine glucose tests. This medication may cause diarrhea, if you have watery or bloody stools inform your doctor about. Do not take any antidiarrhea medication unless it was administered to you as diarrhea may be a sign of a new infection.

Contraindications

Macrobid cannot be used in patients with kidney or liver failure, jaundice in history, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, acute porphyria, pregnancy, in children under 12 years of age. Breastfeeding should be interrupted when on Macrobid.

Possible side effect

The most common adverse reactions are headache, dizziness, drowsiness, allergic reactions (rash, itching), nausea, vomiting. In rare cases diarrhea, loss of appetite, pseudomembranous colitis, and abdominal pain may occur.

Drug interaction

High doses of probenecid (Benemid) or sulfinpyrazone (Anturane) can inhibit secretion by kidney channels and decrease urine levels of Macrobid. Consequently blood concentrations of Macrobid increases as well as the risk of toxicity. Antibacteral effect of Macrobid is reduced by nalidixic acid, while is absorption is decreased by antacids which contain magnesium trisilicate. Co-administration with quinolone antibiotics such as norfloxacin (Noroxin) reduces their effects.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time of your next dose. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to make up the missed dose.

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose include nausea or vomiting. If you suppose that too much of Macrobid was taken seek immediate medical attention.

Storage

Store at room temperature in a tight container, away from moisture and humidity.

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Ceftin is a cephalosporin antibiotic which used for treating bacterial infections (sinus, skin, lung, urinary tract, ear, and throat) or also it may be used to treat Lyme disease and gonorrhea. It work by killing bacteria or preventing their growth.

Dosage and direction

Usual dosage for adults is from 250mg twice daily to 500 mg twice daily.

Usual dosage for children is10mg to 15mg per kg of body weight twice daily.

Taking this medication with food helps be better absorbed into the bloodstream. Also do not forget that

Ceftin is not a medication for treating viral infection such as the common cold or flu.

Note: this instruction presented here just for review. It’s very necessary to consult with your doctor before using. It help you to get best results.

Precautions

This medicine can interfere with some urine glucose tests. If you use such tests, talk with your doctor.

Contraindications

Ceftin is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to the cephalosporin group of antibiotics also include people with allergy to penicillins, renal failure or lactation.

Possible side effect

They may include an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Also the most possible side effects include:

diarrhea that is watery or bloody;

fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;

chest pain, fast or pounding heartbeats;

unusual bleeding;

blood in your urine;

seizure (convulsions);

pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, confusion or weakness;

jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);

fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;

skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness;

increased thirst, loss of appetite, swelling, weight gain, feeling short of breath;

painful or difficult urination, urinating less than usual or not at all.

Less serious include:

nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, mild diarrhea, gas, upset stomach;

cough, stuffy nose;

stiff or tight muscles, muscle pain;

joint pain or swelling;

headache, drowsiness;

feeling restless, irritable, or hyperactive;

white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips;

unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth;

diaper rash in an infant taking liquid Ceftin;

mild itching or skin rash;

vaginal itching or discharge.

If you experience one of them stop using Ceftin and tell your doctor as soon as possible. Also consult with your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual.

Drug interaction

Cefrtin interact with the following group of drugs:

probenecid (Benemid);

a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);

a medication that reduces stomach acid, such as an antacid, or cimetidine (Tagamet), famotidine (Pepcid), omeprazole (Prilosec), ranitidine (Zantac), and others; or

a diuretic (water pill) such as bumetanide (Bumex), furosemide (Lasix), indapamide (Lozol), hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril, Hyzaar, Lopressor, Vasoretic, Zestoretic), metolazone (Mykrox, Zarxolyn), spironolactone (Aldactazide, Aldactone), torsemide (Demadex), and others.

Also note that interaction between two medications does not always mean that you

must stop taking one of them. As usual it affects the the effect of drugs, so consult with your doctor about how it interactions are being managed or should be managed.

Missed dose

If you forgot to take your dose in time, please do it as soon as you remember. But do not take if it is too late or almost time for your next dose. Do not take double or extra doses. Take your usually dose next day in the same regularly time.

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose include seizure (black-out or convulsions),nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps. If you experience one of them call your doctor immediately.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 59-77 degrees F (15-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture, kids and pets. Do not use after expiration term.

Keflex is attributed as antibiotic of cephalosporins group which act against bacteria preventing formation of their cell walls. It is enough resistant to penicillinases of gram positive microorganims but can be destroyed by beta-lactamases of gram negative ones. It shows broad spectrum activity against gram positive microogranisms such as Staphylococcus, Staphylococcus epidermidis; Streptococcus, Corynebacterium diphtheriae, Clostridium, Actinomyces israelii, Bacillus anthracis, gram negative microorganisms like Escherichia coli, Klebsiella, Proteus mirabilis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Neisseria meningitidis, Shigella, Salmonella. Common infections that are treated with Keflex include infections of the middle ear, tonsils, throat, larynx (laryngitis), bronchi (bronchitis) and pneumonia as well as in urinary tract, skin, and bones.

Dosage and directions

The dose of Keflex for adults is 1 to 4 grams in divided doses. The interval between doses may be 6 or 12 hours depending on the infection.

Precautions

Before using Keflex, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs (especially penicillins), have kidney or liver disease, a stomach or intestinal disorder such as colitis, and diabetes.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to Keflex, cephalosporins (Ceclor, Duricef, Omnicef, Spectracef, Suprax, Cefzil, Fortaz, Ceftin) and beta-lactamase antibiotics. Cautiousness should be exercised in patients with kidney disorder, pseudomembranous colitis, pregnancy, breastfeeding and babies younger than 6 month.

Possible side effect

Most common side effects may include signs of allergy (hives, rash, swelling of face and tongue), seizure, fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash, pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, hallucinations, confusion or weakness, easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, confusion, agitation, decreased or absent urination. In case of serious and persistent side effects listed above seek for immediate medical help.

Drug interaction

Inform your doctor about all medications you take and especially about live vaccines, probenecid. Keflex may decrease the effectiveness of combination-type contraceptive pills. This medication is able to show false positive results with certain diabetic urine testing products. Keflex increases effects of indirect anticoagulants, polphenilbutazone, furocemide. Salicylates and indomethacin slow excretion of cephalolexin by kidneys. Medications decreasing secretion in renal tubules increase concentration of the medication blood serum and slow down its excretion.

Missed dose

If you missed a dose take it as soon as you remember. If it almost time of your next dose just skip it and return to your regular schedule. Never double dose this medication.

Overdose

In case of serious and persistent symptoms of nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, and blood in your urine consult your doctor about medical attention.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 59-77 degrees F (15-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture, kids and pets. Do not use after expiration term.

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We provide only general information about medications which does not cover all directions, possible drug integrations, or precautions. Information at the site cannot be used for self-treatment and self-diagnosis. Any specific instructions for a particular patient should be agreed with your health care adviser or doctor in charge of the case. We disclaim reliability of this information and mistakes it could contain. We are not responsible for any direct, indirect, special or other indirect damage as a result of any use of the information on this site and also for consequences of self-treatment.

Chloromycetin is one of the first natural anti-microbe medications produced at the end of 40s and since then many bacteria have developed resistance to it. It also causes severe side effects and its usage is limited at present time. It is mostly used to treat meningitis, rickettsial disease, salmonellosis and anaerobic infections. Its mechanism of action is associated with blockage of bacterial protein synthesis in ribosomes, thus its effect is bacteriostatic, but can also be bactericidal in high concentrations for pneumococci, meningococci, and H.influenzae. Chloromycetin is usually administered for treatment of bacterial infections of eyes (locally) and sometimes does also for treatment of bacterial meningitis, brain abscess, generalized forms of salmonellosis, typhoid fever, rickettsiosis: Ku-fever, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus, intra-abdominal infections, pelvic infection, gas gangrene, plague as a secondary drug.

Dosage and directions

Do not use this drug if safer, effective medications is available. Take exactly as prescribed do not miss your doses and take them through equal time periods. Avoid recurring treatment with the same medication. Take tablets with a full glass of water. Follow exactly all instructions if you use Chloromycetin liquid locally.

Precautions

Tell your doctor about all other illnesses and history of allergies (especially to antibiotics) before to take Chloromycetin.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, pregnancy, breastfeeding.

Possible side effect

In some rare cases Chloromycetin may cause serious, even fatal, blood disorders (for instance, bone marrow hypoplasia, aplastic anemia) so monitoring of blood is needed on a regular basis. Treatment with antibacterial agents alters the normal flora of the colon leading to different intestinal disorders ranging in severity from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis. Gray baby syndrome (in neonates) involves hypothermia, cyanosis, flaccidity, and circulatory collapse, is often fatal.

Drug interaction

Chloromycetin increases period of excretion and effects of peroral anti-diabetes medications and may show false positive results in glucose tests in patients with diabetes. Co-administration of Chloromycetin with erythromycin or lincosamides is not advised. Chloromycetin is able to diminish effects of medications which contain iron, folic acid and B12 vitamin.

Missed dose

Never take a double dose of this medication. If it is almost time of the next dose just skip the missed portion and continue to take the medicine according to the schedule.

Overdose

Signs of overdose may be: easy bruising or bleeding, persistent sore throat, fever, or unusual fatigue, headache, mild depression, mental confusion, rashes, angioedema. If you suppose that you took too much of this medication contact your doctor for help immediately especially if you have watery and bloody stools (with or without stomach cramps and fever).

Storage

Store at room temperature between 59-77 degrees F (15-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture, kids and pets. If you keep Chloromycetin in a refrigerator do not freeze it.

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