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SP Cefmetazole belongs to the second generation of Cephalosporin antibiotics. The drug is prepared in the form of powder for injection, injection or solution for intravenous injection. Let's find out more details about SP Cefmetazole through the article below
1. What are the effects of SP Cefmetazole?
SP Cefmetazole is used in the following cases:
Treatment of gonorrhea Treatment and prophylaxis to prevent anaerobic bacteria, mixed infections.
2. Dosage - How to take SP Cefmetazole
SP medicine Cefmetazole is used for injection.
Dosage is indicated as follows:
Adults: Use 0.5 - 1g Cefmetazole every 12 hours by IM infusion or slow intravenous injection over 3 - 5 minutes. Severe infections: 3 - 4g Cefmetazole daily, in divided doses every 6 - 8 hours. The dose may also be given intravenously over 10 to 60 minutes. Renal impairment: Dose interval: 12, 16 or 24 hours in patients with mild, moderate or severe renal impairment. Patients with virtually no renal function: May be administered every 48 hours after hemodialysis.
3. Contraindications to the use of SP Cefmetazole
SP Cefmetazole should not be used in case the patient is hypersensitive or has a history of allergy to Cephalosporin or any of the excipients in the drug.
4. Precautions when using SP Cefmetazole
Before using SP Cefmetazole, the patient should carefully consult the drug instructions or prescribe medication according to the doctor's prescription. In addition, you can refer to some information below:
History of allergies. Porphyrin metabolism disorders. People with kidney failure. Monitor renal and hematologic status during high-dose and prolonged treatment. Breastfeeding women.
5. Undesirable effects
During the use of SP Cefmetazole, patients may experience some unwanted side effects as follows:
Hypersensitivity reactions Renal toxicity Decreased neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis Bleeding complications associated with hypoprothrombinemia or platelet dysfunction Gastrointestinal effects CNS toxicity Superinfection Pain at injection site (IM) Thrombophlebitis (IV infusion) Viral hepatitis Cholestatic jaundice. Transient increase in liver enzyme values False-positive reaction for glucose using copper reduction Coombs' test is positive. Falsely high values can be produced in the Jaffe method of measuring creatinine concentrations. Potentially fatal Pseudomembranous colitis. Patients need to inform their doctor or pharmacist of any side effects they experience while using SP Cefmetazole.
6. SP Cefmetazole drug interactions with other drugs
SP Cefmetazole when combined with some other drugs or other pharmaceuticals can occur drug interactions such as:
Disulfiram-like reactions with alcohol. May enhance the hypoprothrombinemic response to anticoagulants. Reduced renal clearance due to probenecid. Hopefully with the information provided above, patients can have more useful information about the SP Cefmetazole drug line. Patients should always strictly follow the medication instructions and instructions from the doctor, pharmacist before using SP Cefmetazole, absolutely do not buy the drug at home, self-treatment may cause side effects. Women do not want to affect their health.
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