Treats bacterial infections. Belongs to a class of drugs called cephalosporin antibiotics.

Brand Name(s):Ceclor Pulvules, Ceclor,Raniclor, Cefaclorum, Ceclor, Distaclor, Keflor

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

When Cefaclor Should Not Be Used:

You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to cefaclor or to a cephalosporin medicine such as Keflex®, Velosef®, or Suprax®.

How to Use Cefaclor

Capsule, Liquid, Chewable Tablet, Long Acting Tablet

• Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
• You may take Cefaclor  with or without food.
• Shake the oral liquid well each time you use it.
• Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
• Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.
• Chew the chewable tablet thoroughly before you swallow it.
• Keep using Cefaclor for the full treatment time, even if you feel better after the first few doses. Your infection may not clear up if you stop using the medicine too soon.

If a dose is missed:

• If you miss a dose or forget to use Cefaclor, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

How to Store and Dispose of Cefaclor:

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
• You may keep the oral liquid in the refrigerator for 14 days. After that, throw away any unused liquid. Do not freeze.
• Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
• Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are using a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin®).

Warnings While Using Cefaclor:

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have had an allergic reaction to a penicillin medicine. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, allergies, or a history of stomach or intestinal problems.
• If you have severe diarrhea, ask your doctor before taking any medicine to stop the diarrhea.
• Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using Cefaclor. This medicine may affect the results of certain medical tests.
• Raniclor contains phenylalanine (aspartame). This is only a concern if you have a disorder called phenylketonuria (PKU), which is a problem with amino acids. Talk to your doctor before using this medicine if you have PKU.

Possible Side Effects While Using Cefaclor:

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
• Severe vomiting or stomach pain.
• Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness.
• Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.
• Diarrhea that may contain blood.
• Blistering or peeling skin.
• Rash.

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

• Mild diarrhea.
• Vaginal itching or discharge.
• Nausea.

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor

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Amoxicillin

Cipro

Cephalexin

Treats infections. Belongs to a class of drugs called aminoglycoside antibiotics.

Brand Name(s):Amikin Pediatric, Amikin,Amikacine, Amikin, Amicin, Amikozit, Biklin, Likacin, Miacin, Selemycin.

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

When Amikacin Should Not Be Used:

You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to amikacin or any other aminoglycoside antibiotic such as Garamycin® or Nebcin®.

How to Use Amikacin:

Injectable

• Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given.
• An IM injection is a shot given in your muscle (upper arm, thigh, buttocks). An IV infusion is medicine that is put directly into your body through one of your veins.
• Amikacin should be given by a person trained to give IV or IM medicine, such as a nurse. Sometimes you, a family member, or friend can be taught to give your medicine.
• If you are receiving IV medicine, check the bag to make sure there are no leaks. Also make sure the solution is clear.

If a dose is missed:

• Amikacin needs to be given on a regular schedule. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember, and take the rest of the doses for the day at regularly spaced time intervals.
• If you miss more than one dose, call your doctor for instructions.

How to Store and Dispose of Amikacin:

• Store in a refrigerator. Do not freeze. Take it out of the refrigerator an hour before the time for your next dose and allow it to warm to room temperature in a clean, dry place.
• If you see particles in the solution, You should not use it.
• If you have your treatments at home, you should be given a special container for the used needles. Keep it where children or pets cannot reach it.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking a diuretic (water pills) or any other antibiotic medicine.

Warnings While Using Amikacin:

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
• Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney disease or myasthenia gravis.
• Call your doctor right away if you notice any change in your hearing. Your doctor may want you to have hearing tests while you are taking amikacin.
• If your infection does not improve, or gets worse, while taking this medicine, call your doctor.

Possible Side Effects While Using Amikacin:

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Dizziness or trouble standing
• Ringing in the ears or trouble hearing
• Rash or hives
• Urinating less than one cup in a day
• Severe diarrhea (watery or bloody)
• Swelling of the face, throat, or lips
• Wheezing or trouble breathing
• Swelling, pain, or redness near where your IV needle is placed
• Muscle twitching or weakness

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

• Mild diarrhea
• Pain where the IM shot was given
• Nausea or upset stomach

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor

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Bactroban

Cefotaxime

Gentamicin

Lamisil Cream

Treats infections of the lungs, sinuses, abdomen (stomach), or skin caused by certain types of bacteria. Avelox  is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic.

Brand Name(s):Avelox,Moxifloxacin hydrochloride, Vigamox, Avalox, Izilox

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

When Avelox Should Not Be Used:

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to moxifloxacin or to any other fluoroquinolone antibiotic (such as ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, gatifloxacin,norfloxacin, ofloxacin, , Floxin®, Cipro®, Levaquin®, Noroxin®, or Zymar®). This medicine should not be given to anyone under 18 years old.

How to Use Avelox:

Tablet

• Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
• Keep using this medicine for the full treatment time, even if you feel better after the first few doses. Your infection may not clear up if you stop using the medicine too soon.
• You may take Avelox with or without food. If you use antacids, sucralfate (Carafate®), or mineral supplements and multivitamins with calcium, iron, or zinc, take moxifloxacin at least 4 hours before or 8 hours after these medicines.
• Avelox should come with a Medication Guide. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. Ask your pharmacist for the Medication Guide if you do not have one. Your doctor might ask you to sign some forms to show that you understand this information.

If a dose is missed:

• If you miss a dose or forget to use Avelox, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
• Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine after you have finished your treatment. You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.
• Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are using a steroid medicine (such as dexamethasone, prednisolone, prednisone, or Medrol®). Using a steroid together with this medicine may increase your chance of having tendon problems.
• Make sure your doctor knows if you are using arsenic trioxide (Trisenox®), a blood thinner (such as warfarin, Coumadin®), cisapride (Propulsid®), dofetilide (Tikosyn®), erythromycin (Ery-Tab®), medicine for depression (such as amitriptyline, doxepin, fluoxetine, nortriptyline, Elavil®, Pamelor®, or Sinequan®), medicine for mental illness (such as Geodon®, Haldol®, Mellaril®, or Serentil®), pain medicine (such as diclofenac, etodolac, indomethacin, nabumetone, piroxicam, Feldene®, Relafen®, or Voltaren®), or medicine for an abnormal heart rhythm (such as amiodarone, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol, Betapace®, or Corvert®).
• Make sure your doctor knows if you are using antacids (Maalox®, Mylanta®), sucralfate (Carafate®), or mineral supplements and multivitamins with calcium, iron, or zinc.

Warnings While Using This Medicine:

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have a history of heart disease, heart rhythm problems, liver disease, hypokalemia (low blood potassium), stroke, or a seizure disorder such as epilepsy. Tell your doctor if you have a family history of a heart rhythm condition called prolonged QT interval.
• Avelox may cause a serious type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. Stop taking Avelox and call your doctor right away if you have itching, hives, trouble breathing, or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth while you are using this medicine.
• Avelox may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Use a sunscreen when you are outdoors. Avoid sunlamps and tanning beds.
• Avelox may rarely cause inflammation or tearing of a tendon (the cord that attaches muscles to bones). This can occur while you are taking the medicine or after you finish taking it. The risk of having tendon problems may be increased if you are over 60 years of age, are using steroid medicines (e.g., dexamethasone, prednisolone, prednisone, Medrol®), have severe kidney problems, have a history of tendon problems (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis), or if you have received an organ transplant (e.g., heart, kidney, or lung). Stop using this medicine and check with your doctor right away if you have sudden pain or swelling in a tendon after exercise (e.g., ankle, back of the knee or leg, shoulder, elbow, or wrist), bruise more easily after an injury, or are unable to bear weight or move the affected area. Refrain from exercise until your doctor says otherwise.
• If you have severe diarrhea, ask your doctor before taking any medicine to stop the diarrhea.
• Avelox may make you dizzy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
• Use this medicine only to treat the infection your doctor has prescribed it for. Do not use Avelox for any infection that has not been checked by a doctor.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse, call your doctor.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine:

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
• Blistering, peeling, or red skin rash.
• Diarrhea that may contain blood.
• Increased hunger or thirst.
• Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting.
• Change in how much or how often you urinate.
• Chest pain, fast or uneven heartbeat.
• Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet.
• Unexplained fever.
• Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness.
• Numbness, tingling, weakness, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, or feet.
• Pain or swelling in your knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, hand, or wrist.
• Seizures.
• Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

• Anxiety, confusion, nervousness, or trouble sleeping.
• Muscle or joint pain.
• Constipation, nausea, stomach pain, or vomiting.
• Sores or white patches in your mouth or throat.
• Vaginal itching or discharge.

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor

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Zithromax

Amoxicillin

Cipro

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