Zithromax (Azithromycin)

Synonyms: Azax, Azilup, Azito, Azizen, Azenil, Azitromax, Aztrin, Hemomycin, Misultina, Mixoterin

What is the most important information I should know about Zithromax?

•Do not use Zithromax if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this medicine or similar drugs such as erythromycin (E-Mycin, Ery-Tab, E.E.S.), clarithromycin (Biaxin), or other macrolide antibiotics.

•There are many other medicines that can interact with Zithromax. 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. Keep a list with you of all the medicines you use and show this list to any doctor or other healthcare provider who treats you.

•Take this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Zithromax will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.

•Take Zithromax on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.

•Do not take Zithromax at the same time as taking an antacid that contains aluminum or magnesium. This includes Rolaids, Maalox, Mylanta, Milk of Magnesia, Pepcid Complete, and others. These antacids can make Zithromax less effective when taken at the same time.

What is Zithromax?

•Zithromax is in a group of drugs called macrolide antibiotics. Zithromax fights bacteria in the body.

•Zithromax is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria, such as respiratory infections, skin infections, ear infections, and sexually transmitted diseases.

•Zithromax may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Zithromax?

•Do not use Zithromax if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this medicine or similar drugs such as erythromycin (E-Mycin, Ery-Tab, E.E.S.), clarithromycin (Biaxin), or other macrolide antibiotics.

•Before taking Zithromax, tell your doctor if you have:

◦liver disease;

◦kidney disease;

◦a heart rhythm disorder; or

◦a history of Long QT syndrome.

•If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use Zithromax, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.

•FDA pregnancy category B. 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.

•It is not known whether Zithromax passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not take this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take Zithromax?

•Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. The dose and length of treatment with Zithromax may not be the same for every type of infection.

•Take each tablet or capsule with a full glass (8 ounces) of water.

•To use the oral suspension single dose packet: Open the packet and pour the medicine into 2 ounces of water. Stir this mixture and drink all of it right away. To make sure you get the entire dose, add a little more water to the same glass, swirl gently and drink right away.

•Zithromax capsules must be taken on an empty stomach. Take the capsule at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating a meal

•Zithromax tablets or powder oral suspension may be taken with or without food. Take the tablet or oral suspension with food if the medicine upsets your stomach.

•Do not take Zithromax at the same time as taking an antacid that contains aluminum or magnesium. This includes Rolaids, Maalox, Mylanta, Milk of Magnesia, Pepcid Complete, and others. These antacids can make Zithromax less effective when taken at the same time.

•Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. To be sure you get the correct dose, measure the liquid with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

•Take this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Zithromax will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.

•It is important to take Zithromax regularly to get the most benefit.

•Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Throw away any unused liquid medicine after 10 days.

What happens if I miss a 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.

What happens if I overdose?

•Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

•Symptoms of an Zithromax overdose may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach discomfort.

What should I avoid while taking Zithromax?

•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.

•Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays (sunlamps or tanning beds). Zithromax can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight and sunburn may result. Use a sunscreen (minimum SPF 15) and wear protective clothing if you must be out in the sun.

What are the possible side effects of Zithromax?

•Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

•Stop using Zithromax and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

◦diarrhea that is watery or bloody;

◦chest pain, uneven heartbeats; or

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

•Continue using Zithromax and talk with your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects:

◦mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, or stomach pain;

◦dizziness, tired feeling, or headache;

◦vaginal itching or discharge; or

◦mild itching or skin rash.

•Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect Zithromax?

•Do not take antacids that contain aluminum or magnesium within 2 hours of taking Zithromax.

•Before taking Zithromax, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

◦nelfinavir (Viracept);

◦digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps);

◦ergot medicine such as methysergide (Sansert), ergotamine (Ergostat, Medihaler, Cafergot, Ercaf, Wigraine), dihydroergotamine mesylate (D.H.E., Migranal Nasal Spray);

◦triazolam (Halcion);

◦carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Tegretol);

◦cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune);

◦phenytoin (Dilantin);

◦cholesterol-lowering medicines such as lovastatin (Mevacor), atorvastatin (Lipitor), or cerivastatin (Baycol);

◦a calcium channel blocker such as diltiazem (Cartia XT, Diltiazem, Tiazac), felodipine (Plendil), nicardipine (Cardene), nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat), nimodipine (Nimotop), verapamil (Calan, Covera-HS);

◦HIV medicines such as indinavir (Crixivan), ritonavir (Norvir), saquinavir (Invirase);

◦alprazolam (Xanax), diazepam (Valium), midazolam (Versed), triazolam (Halcion);

◦theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theolair, Theochron);

◦warfarin (Coumadin);

◦pimozide (Orap); or

◦another antibiotic, especially clarithromycin (Biaxin) or erythromycin (E-Mycin, E.E.S, Ery-Tab).

•If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use Zithromax, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

•There are many other medicines that can interact with Zithromax. 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. Keep a list with you of all the medicines you use and show this list to any doctor or other healthcare provider who treats you.

 

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Vantin (Cefpodoxime)

Synonyms: Ceporex, Proxtl, Ancef, Biofuroksym, Ceclor, Cedax, Cefditoren, Cefizox, Cefotan, Ceftin

What is the most important information I should know about Vantin?

•Take all of the Vantin that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completely treated.

•Take the Vantin tablets with food to increase absorption by the body.

•The Vantin suspension can be taken with or without food.

What is Vantin?

•Vantin is an antibiotic in a class of drugs called cephalosporins. Vantin fights bacteria in the body.

•Vantin is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia, tonsillitis, ear infections, sinus infections, skin infections, gonorrhea, and urinary tract infections.

•Vantin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Vantin?

•Do not take Vantin if you have ever had an allergic reaction to another cephalosporin or to a penicillin without first talking to your doctor.

•Before taking Vantin, tell your doctor if you have

◦kidney disease, or

◦a gastrointestinal (digestive) disease such as colitis.

•You may not be able to take Vantin, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have either of the conditions listed above.

•The Vantin suspension contains sucrose. Individuals with diabetes may need to be aware of the sucrose contained in this suspension.

•Vantin is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not, however, take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.

•Vantin passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take Vantin?

•Take this medication exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

•Take each dose with a full glass of water.

•Take the Vantin tablets with food to increase absorption by the body.

•The Vantin suspension can be taken with or without food.

•Do not take Vantin at the same time as antacids (e.g., Tums, Maalox, Rolaids, others) or other stomach acid reducers (e.g., Tagamet, Axid, Pepcid, Zantac, Prilosec, Prevacid, Aciphex, Nexium, Protonix). This may decrease the absorption of Vantin.

•To ensure that you get a correct dose, measure the liquid form of Vantin with a dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one. Shake the suspension well before measuring a dose.

•Take Vantin at evenly spaced intervals to keep a constant level of drug in the body. It is important to take Vantin regularly to get the most benefit.

•Take all of the Vantin that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completely treated.

•Store the tablets at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

•Store the suspension in the refrigerator between 36 and 46 degrees Fahrenheit (2 and 8 degrees Celsius). Throw away any unused medication after 14 days.

What happens if I miss a dose?

•Take the missed dose as soon as you remember, then try to evenly space the rest of the doses for that day until you can return to a normal schedule. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

What happens if I overdose?

•Seek emergency medical attention.

•Symptoms of a Vantin overdose include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps.

What should I avoid while taking Vantin?

•Do not take Vantin at the same time as antacids (e.g., Tums, Maalox, Rolaids, others) or other stomach acid reducers (e.g., Tagamet, Axid, Pepcid, Zantac, Prilosec, Prevacid, Aciphex, Nexium, Protonix). This may decrease the absorption of Vantin.

What are the possible side effects of Vantin?

•If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Vantin and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:

◦an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, face, or tongue; hives; or a rash);

◦rash, redness, or itching;

◦severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea;

◦mucous or blood in the stool; or

◦unusual bleeding or bruising.

•Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Vantin and talk to your doctor if you experience

◦mild nausea or diarrhea, or

◦a yeast infection of the mouth or vagina.

•Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect Vantin?

•Do not take Vantin at the same time as antacids (e.g., Tums, Maalox, Rolaids, others) or other stomach acid reducers (e.g., Tagamet, Axid, Pepcid, Zantac, Prilosec, Prevacid, Aciphex, Nexium, Protonix). This may decrease the absorption of Vantin.

•Before taking Vantin, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines

◦probenecid (Benemid);

◦a loop diuretic (water pill) such as furosemide, bumetanide (Bumex), torsemide (Demadex), or ethacrynic acid (Edecrin);

◦warfarin (Coumadin); or

◦another antibiotic.

•You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.

•Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Vantin. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

 

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Tegopen (Cloxacillin)

Synonyms: Bioclox, Cloxapen, Dycill, Dynapen, Pathocil, Syntarpen

What is the most important information I should know about Tegopen?

•Take all of the Tegopen that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may begin to improve before the infection is completely treated.

•Do not break, chew, open, or crush the capsules. Swallow them whole.

•Tegopen may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills. Use a second method of birth control while taking Tegopen to protect against pregnancy.

What is Tegopen?

•Tegopen is an antibiotic in the class of drugs called penicillins. It fights bacteria in your body.

•Tegopen is used to treat many different types of infections caused by staphylococcus bacteria (“staph” infections).

•Tegopen may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Who should not take Tegopen?

•If you have ever had an allergic reaction to another penicillin or to a cephalosporin, do not take Tegopen unless your doctor is aware of your allergy and monitors your therapy.

•Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, stomach or intestinal disease, or infectious mononucleosis. You may not be able to take Tegopen because of an increased risk of side effects.

•If you are a diabetic, some glucose urine tests may give false positive results while you are taking Tegopen.

•Tegopen is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is unlikely to harm an unborn baby. Do not, however, take Tegopen without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.

•It is not known whether Tegopen passes into breast milk. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take Tegopen?

•Take Tegopen exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

•Take each dose with a full glass of water.

•Take Tegopen on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.

•Do not drink juice or carbonated beverages (soda) with your dose of Tegopen. These beverages will decrease the effectiveness of the drug.

•Tegopen should be taken at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night to keep the level in your blood high enough to treat the infection.

•Do not crush, chew, or open the capsules. Swallow them whole.

•Shake the suspension well before measuring a dose. To ensure that you get a correct dose, measure the liquid form of Tegopen with a dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular tablespoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one.

•Take all of the Tegopen that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completely treated.

•Store the capsules at room temperature and store the suspension in the refrigerator for longer use. The suspension is good for 14 days if it is stored in the refrigerator. Throw away any unused liquid after this amount of time.

What happens if I miss a dose?

•Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

•If you have only missed one dose, you can take the rest of your scheduled doses for the day at evenly spaced intervals.

What happens if I overdose?

•Seek emergency medical attention.

•Symptoms of an Tegopen overdose include muscle spasms or weakness, pain or twitching, pain in the fingers or toes, loss of feeling in the fingers or toes, seizures, confusion, coma, and agitation.

What should I avoid while taking Tegopen?

•Alcohol may irritate your stomach if taken with Tegopen, so use it with moderation.

What are the possible side effects of Tegopen?

•If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Tegopen and seek emergency medical attention:

◦an allergic reaction (shortness of breath; closing of your throat; hives; swelling of your lips, face, or tongue; rash; or fainting);

◦seizures;

◦severe watery diarrhea and abdominal cramps; or

◦unusual bleeding or bruising.

•Other, less serious side effects maybe more likely to occur. Continue to take Tegopen and talk to your doctor if you experience

◦mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain;

◦white patches on the tongue (thrush/ yeast infection);

◦itching or discharge of the vagina (vaginal yeast infection); or

◦black, “hairy” tongue or sore mouth or tongue.

•Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect Tegopen?

•Some drugs may decrease the effects of Tegopen and prevent it from properly treating your infection. Before taking Tegopen, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs:

◦cholestyramine (Questran) or colestipol (Colestid); or

◦another antibiotic (for the same or for a different infection) such as erythromycin (Ery-Tab, E-Mycin, E.E.S., others), tetracycline (Sumycin, others), minocycline (Minocin), doxycycline (Doryx, Vibramycin, others), or any other.

•Tegopen may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills. Use a second method of birth control while taking Tegopen to protect against pregnancy.

•Tegopen increases the effects of methotrexate, and you may need a dose adjustment during therapy with Tegopen.

•Tegopen also increases the side effects of allopurinol (Zyloprim) and may cause a rash.

•Probenecid (Benemid) increases the effects of Tegopen. These drugs may be used together for this purpose; however, be sure your doctor is aware if you are taking probenecid. You may need a lower dose of Tegopen.

•Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Tegopen. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

 

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Suprax (Cefixime)

Synonyms: Cefixx, Lupicef, Sefi, Sifi, Cefixoral, Cefspan, Cephoral, Oroken, Unixime

What is the most important information I should know about Suprax?

•Take all of the Suprax that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completely treated.

•Take Suprax with food or milk if it causes stomach upset.

What is Suprax?

•Suprax is an antibiotic in a class of drugs called cephalosporins. Suprax fights bacteria in the body.

•Suprax is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as bronchitis, tonsillitis, ear infections, skin infections, gonorrhea, and urinary tract infections.

•Suprax may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Suprax?

•Do not take Suprax if you have ever had an allergic reaction to another cephalosporin or to a penicillin without first talking to your doctor.

•Before taking Suprax, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease. You may need a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during therapy.

•Suprax is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not, however, take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.

•It is unknown whether Suprax passes into breast milk. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take Suprax?

•Take this medication exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

•Take each dose with a full glass of water.

•Take Suprax with food or milk if it causes stomach upset.

•Measure the liquid form of Suprax with a dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular tablespoon, to be sure that you measure the correct dose. If you do not have one of these, ask your pharmacist where you can get one. Shake the suspension well before measuring a dose.

•Take all of the Suprax that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completely treated.

•Take Suprax at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night to keep a constant level of drug in your body. It is important to take Suprax regularly to get the most benefit.

•Store the tablets and capsules at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

•Store the suspension in the refrigerator. Throw away any unused medication after 14 days.

What happens if I miss a dose?

•Take the missed dose as soon as you remember and then try to space the rest of the doses for that day evenly until you can return to a normal schedule. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

What happens if I overdose?

•Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected.

•Symptoms of a Suprax overdose include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps.

What should I avoid while taking Suprax?

•There are no special restrictions on food, beverages, or activities during Suprax therapy unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

What are the possible side effects of Suprax?

•If you experience any of the following serious side effects, discontinue taking Suprax and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:

◦an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, face, or tongue; hives; or a rash);

◦rash, redness, or itching;

◦severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea;

◦mucous or blood in the stool; or

◦unusual bleeding or bruising.

•Other, less serious side effects may also occur. Continue to take your medication and talk to your doctor if you experience

◦mild nausea or diarrhea, or

◦yeast infection of the mouth or vagina.

•Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect Suprax?

•Probenecid (Benemid) may increase the effects of Suprax, and you may require a lower dose.

•Suprax may increase the risk of bleeding if it is taken with warfarin (Coumadin). You may need a lower dose of warfarin or special monitoring during therapy with Suprax.

•Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Suprax. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

 

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Sumycin (Tetracycline)

Synonyms: Alcyclin, Tetracyclin, Abramycin, Abricycline, Achromycin, Actisite, Amycin, Biocycline, Bristaciclin, Cefracycline

What is the most important information I should know about Sumycin?

•Take all of the Sumycin that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completely treated.

•Children younger than 8 years of age should not take Sumycin. Sumycin can cause permanent tooth discoloration and adversely affect growth.

•Do not take iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids, or laxatives within 2 hours of taking Sumycin. These products may decrease the effectiveness of Sumycin.

•Sumycin may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills. Use a second method of birth control while taking Sumycin to ensure protection from unintended pregnancy.

•Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight or artificial UV light (e.g., tanning beds). Sumycin may increase the sensitivity of the skin to sunlight, and severe burning may result. Wear protective clothing and sunscreen if exposure to the sun is unavoidable.

What is Sumycin?

•Sumycin is a Sumycin antibiotic. It fights bacteria in the body.

•Sumycin is used to treat many different bacterial infections, such as urinary tract infections, acne, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, and others.

•Sumycin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Sumycin?

•Before taking Sumycin, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease. You may not be able to take Sumycin, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment.

•Sumycin is in the FDA pregnancy category D. This means that it is known to be harmful to an unborn baby. Sumycin may affect bone and tooth development in the developing baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.

•Sumycin passes into breast milk and may affect bone and tooth development in a nursing infant. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

•Children younger than 8 years of age should not receive Sumycin. It can cause permanent tooth discoloration, and it can affect growth.

How should I take Sumycin?

•Take Sumycin exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

•Take each dose with a full glass of water (8 ounces). Adequate water should be taken with each dose to prevent irritation of the esophagus.

•Shake the suspension well before measuring a dose.

•To ensure you get the correct dose, measure the liquid form of Sumycin with a dose-measuring spoon or cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one.

•Take Sumycin on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.

•Do not take dairy products, iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids, or laxatives within 2 hours of taking Sumycin. These products may reduce the effectiveness of Sumycin.

•Take all of the Sumycin that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completely treated.

•It is important to take Sumycin regularly to get the most benefit.

•Throw away any unused Sumycin when it expires or when it is no longer needed. Do not take any Sumycin after the expiration date printed on the label. Expired Sumycin can cause a dangerous syndrome resulting in damage to the kidneys.

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

What happens if I miss a dose?

•Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

What happens if I overdose?

•Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected.

•Symptoms of a Sumycin overdose include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

What should I avoid while taking Sumycin?

•Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight or artificial UV light (e.g., tanning beds). Sumycin may increase the sensitivity of the skin to sunlight and sunburn may result. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when exposure to the sun is unavoidable.

•Do not take iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids, or laxatives within 2 hours of taking Sumycin. These products may reduce the effectiveness of Sumycin.

•Throw away any unused Sumycin when it expires or when it is no longer needed. Do not take any Sumycin after the expiration date printed on the bottle. Expired Sumycin can cause a dangerous syndrome resulting in damage to the kidneys.

What are the possible side effects of Sumycin?

•If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Sumycin and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:

◦an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);

◦severe headache, vision changes, or confusion;

◦liver damage (yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea, abdominal pain or discomfort, unusual bleeding or bruising, severe fatigue); or

◦blood problems (fever, fatigue, easy bruising or bleeding).

•If you experience any of the following less serious side effects, continue to take Sumycin and talk your doctor:

◦nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea;

◦increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight;

◦swollen tongue; or

◦vaginal yeast infection.

•Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect Sumycin?

•Before taking Sumycin, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs:

◦cholestyramine (Questran) or colestipol (Colestid);

◦an antacid such as Tums, Rolaids, Milk of Magnesia, Maalox, and others;

◦a product that contains bismuth subsalicylate such as Pepto-Bismol;

◦minerals such as iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium, and over-the-counter vitamin and mineral supplements;

◦didanosine (Videx);

◦a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);

◦sucralfate (Carafate);

◦a penicillin antibiotic such as amoxicillin (Amoxil, Trimox, others), penicillin (BeePen-VK, Pen-Vee K, Veetids, others), dicloxacillin (Dynapen), carbenicillin (Geocillin), oxacillin (Bactocill), and others; or

◦methoxyflurane (an inhaled anesthetic gas used during surgery).

•You may not be able to take Sumycin or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment.

•Sumycin may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills. Use a second method of birth control to ensure protection from unintended pregnancy while taking Sumycin.

•Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Sumycin. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

 

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