Table of contents:
- Use
- What is the drug Azlocillin for?
- How do you use Azlocillin?
- How to store Azlocillin?
- Dose
- What is the dosage of Azlocillin for adults?
- What is the dosage of Azlocillin for children?
- In what dosage and preparation is Azlocillin available?
- Side effects
- What side effects may occur due to Azlocillin?
- Precautions & Warnings
- What should be known before using Azlocillin?
- Is Azlocillin safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women?
- Interaction
- What medicines may interact with Azlocillin?
- Can food or alcohol interact with Azlocillin?
- What health conditions may interact with Azlocillin?
- Overdose
- What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
- What should I do if I miss a dose?
Use
What is the drug Azlocillin for?
Azlocillin is a drug used to treat infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, and Haemophilus influenzae.
How do you use Azlocillin?
Use this product as directed. Follow all directions on the product packaging. If you are unsure about any information, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Tell your doctor if your condition doesn't get better or gets worse or you develop new symptoms. If you think you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help as soon as possible.
How to store Azlocillin?
Store the medicine at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom and freeze medication. Different brands of drugs may have different storage methods. Check the product box for instructions on how to store it, or ask the pharmacist. Stay away from children and pets.
It is forbidden to flush the medicine in the toilet or throw it into the drain if not told to. Properly discard this product if it is past the deadline or is no longer needed. Consult a pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more in-depth details on how to safely dispose of the product.
Dose
The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.
What is the dosage of Azlocillin for adults?
Intravenous 2 g every 8 hours. For life-threatening infections, the dose should be 5 g every 8 hours.
What is the dosage of Azlocillin for children?
- Children: Up to 14 years: 75 mg / kg, 3 times daily
- Infants 7 days-1 year: 100 mg / kg, 3 times a day
- Neonatal <7 days: 100 mg / kg, 2 times daily.
- Premature babies: 50 mg / kg, 2 times a day.
In what dosage and preparation is Azlocillin available?
Powder for injection: 0.5 g, 1 g, 2 g, 5 g.
Side effects
What side effects may occur due to Azlocillin?
Side effects include:
- Pain at the injection site and phlebitis
- Electrolyte disturbances
- Dose-dependent clotting disorder
- Purpura and bleeding
- Hypersensitivity reactions including uticaria
- Fever
- Joint pain
- Rash
- Angioedema
- Reactions such as pain due to serum
- Hemolitis anemia
- Interstitial nephritis
- Neutropenia
- Thrombocytopenia
- CNS poisoning includes seizures
- Diarrhea
- Colitis associated with antibiotics
- Potentially fatal: Anaphylaxis.
Not everyone experiences the following side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions & Warnings
What should be known before using Azlocillin?
Before using Azlocillin, tell your doctor and pharmacist:
- If you are allergic to Azlocillin or any other medicines
- Prescription and nonprescription drugs you are currently using, including vitamins
- If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Is Azlocillin safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women?
There are no adequate studies regarding the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication.
Interaction
What medicines may interact with Azlocillin?
Drug interactions may change how medications work or increase the risk of serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription / nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and tell your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change your dose without your doctor's approval.
- Probenecid T1 / 2 azlocillin extension
- Bacteriostatic drugs eg chloramphenicol, antibacterial tetracycline, other anticoagulants.
Can food or alcohol interact with Azlocillin?
Certain drugs cannot be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with a healthcare professional about using drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
What health conditions may interact with Azlocillin?
The presence of other medical disorders may affect the use of this drug. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Poor kidney function (risk of nerve poisoning)
- Heart failure.
Overdose
What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.
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