Pfizerpen: Uses, indications and precautions when using

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Pfizerpen is an anti-infective medicine to treat bacterial infections and prevent complications from heart infections. Because it is an injectable antibiotic, the use of Pfizerpen should comply with the instructions and instructions of the doctor.

1. Indications for the drug Pfizerpen

Pfizerpen is commonly used to treat a variety of bacterial infections and to prevent complications of heart infection (infective endocarditis) in patients with heart disease undergoing surgery.
Pfizerpen is known as a natural Penicillin antibiotic, which works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

2. Dosage and how to use Pfizerpen

Depending on the dosage form, Pfizerpen can be injected intravenously or intramuscularly as directed by your doctor. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. For children, the dose is also based on weight.
If you want to treat with Pfizerpen at home, the patient should carefully read the preparation instructions and consult a pharmacist or doctor. Before use, examine the suspension with the naked eye for signs of particles or discoloration. If present, discard and do not use the above suspension.
Use Aminoglycoside antibiotics (such as Gentamicin) separately from Pfizerpen. Never mix suspensions together in the same intravenous fluid. For best results, this antibiotic should be used at regular intervals.
Continue taking Pfizerpen until the prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms have disappeared after only a few days. Stopping the medication too soon can allow bacteria to grow, leading to a re-infection.

3. Undesirable effects of the drug Pfizerpen

Like many other injectable drugs, Pfizerpen can also cause pain, swelling, and redness at the injection site. Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following side effects: joint pain, muscle pain, muscle weakness, swollen ankles, swollen feet, dark or cloudy urine, extreme tiredness, irregular heartbeat , signs of new infection (eg, high fever, persistent sore throat), easy bruising, easy bleeding, warning signs of kidney problems (such as change in urine output), numbness, tingling in arms and legs, convulsions, uncontrolled movements, confusion.
If used to treat syphilis or other spirochete infections (eg, Lyme disease), Pfizerpen may cause a Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction. This condition can start 1 to 2 hours after the injection and last up to 24 hours. Patients and their families should notify their doctor immediately of any symptoms such as: fever, chills, muscle pain, skin sores that get worse, heart palpitations, rapid breathing, dizziness, redness flare.
In rare cases, Pfizerpen can cause diarrhea caused by Clostridium difficile, a drug-resistant bacteria. This condition may persist for weeks to months after stopping treatment. Patients should not take anti-diarrheal drugs or opioid pain relievers if they have any of the above symptoms because these drugs can make the side effects worse. Tell your doctor right away if you develop: persistent diarrhea, abdominal or stomach pain, cramps, blood or mucus in your stools.
Long-term or repeated use of Pfizerpen may lead to oral thrush or vaginal yeast infection. Talk to your doctor for evaluation and guidance if you notice white patches in your mouth, changes in vaginal discharge, or other symptoms.

4. Be careful when using Pfizerpen

Before taking Pfizerpen, be aware of a few things:
If you are allergic to Penicillin or Cephalosporin antibiotics or have any other condition, tell your doctor right away; Share your medical history, especially: Kidney disease, asthma. Pfizerpen may neutralize the effects of live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine). Therefore, vaccinations should not be given while using Pfizerpen unless approved by your doctor. Some dosage forms of this medicine contain sodium. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are on a diet, restricted in salt or have a health problem that could be aggravated by increased salt intake (e.g. congestive heart failure). . Some dosage forms of this medicine contain potassium. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking potassium supplements, salt substitutes that contain potassium, or medications that can increase potassium (including ACE inhibitors such as Lisinopril), or if you are taking have high potassium levels (hyperkalemia). Kidney function is not fully developed in infancy, and also shows signs of decline with age. Pfizerpen is filtered by the kidneys. Therefore, infants and the elderly may be at greater risk of side effects when using this medicine. For pregnant women, Pfizerpen should only be used when absolutely necessary. For women who are breastfeeding, Pfizerpen passes into breast milk. Both of these people should therefore discuss the benefits and risks of the drug carefully with their doctor. Some drugs that may interact with Pfizerpen are: anticoagulants (eg Warfarin), Methotrexate, NSAIDS (eg Aspirin, Indomethacin), Tetracyclines. Pfizerpen may affect the results of certain tests (eg, a urine glucose test). Therefore, make sure the testing staff and all doctors know you are taking this medicine.

5. Some notes about the drug Pfizerpen

Overdose: If you use an overdose of Pfizerpen and see symptoms such as fainting or shortness of breath, the patient should be taken to the emergency room immediately. Some other symptoms of overdose are: convulsions, confusion, mood swings (eg, agitation). In addition, patients are encouraged to have regular physical examination, including medical tests such as complete blood count test, kidney function assessment, potassium / sodium level measurement... to monitor the progress of the infection. infection and prevention of side effects. Missed dose: In order for the drug to be most beneficial, the patient needs to adhere to the correct dosing schedule. If you miss an injection, contact your doctor immediately to set up a new dosing schedule. Do not inject a double dose to keep up with the schedule. Storage: Store Pfizerpen according to the pharmacist's instructions and the information on the product packaging. Keep medicine out of reach of small children and range of pets. Above is important information about Pfizerpen, before using it, you need to be aware of it in order to use the drug to achieve high efficiency as well as minimize the risks to the patient.

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