CEFTIN
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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
INDICATE THAT USE OF THE DRUG IS SAFE, APPROPRIATE, OR EFFECTIVE FOR
YOU. CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USING CEFTIN.
CEFUROXIME - ORAL (seff-you-ROX-eem)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S):
Ceftin
USES:
CEFTIN is a cephalosporin antibiotic and is used to treat a wide
variety of bacterial infections.
HOW TO TAKE CEFTIN:
Take CEFTIN with food as directed by your doctor. Antibiotics work
best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant
level. Do this by taking the medication at evenly spaced intervals
throughout the day and night. Continue to take CEFTIN until the full
prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few
days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to
continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection. If the
tablets cannot be swallowed, they can be crushed and mixed with food
such as applesauce or pudding or drinks such as grape juice. The
tablets have a strong bitter taste which may be hard to disguise.
Notify your doctor if you are unable to take the medication because
of the taste. It may be necessary to use a different medication.
SIDE EFFECTS:
CEFTIN may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea
or vomiting. Take with food or milk to minimize these effects. If
they continue or become severe, inform your doctor. Other side
effects reported with CEFTIN include headache, dizziness, fatigue,
muscle aches and strange taste in the mouth. Also, reoccurring
fever, easy bruising or bleeding or persistent sore throat have been
reported. Inform your doctor promptly if any of these effects occur.
Though occurring rarely, seek immediate medical attention if you
experience seizures, jerky movements, severe drowsiness, yellowing
of the eyes or skin, dark urine, or a change in the amount of urine.
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 or trouble breathing. If
you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or
pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of kidney
problems, stomach/intestinal problems and of any allergies you may
have. Use of CEFTIN for prolonged or repeated periods may result in
a secondary infection (e.g., oral, bladder or vaginal yeast
infection). Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using CEFTIN.
Cefuroxime is excreted into breast milk. Though there have been no
reports (to date) of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor
before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all medications you may use (both prescription
and nonprescription), especially of medication for gout (such as
probenecid), live vaccines and of any other antibiotics. CEFTIN may
interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills. Discuss
using other methods of birth control with your doctor. Diabetics
should be aware CEFTIN may cause false positive urine glucose tests.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about other ways to monitor your
blood glucose. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or
pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include
seizures.
NOTES:
CEFTIN has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not
use it later for another infection or give it to someone else. A
different medication may be necessary.
MISSED DOSE:
If you should miss a dose, take 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 schedule. Do
not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE:
Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
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