Infectious Diseases: Medications

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  • Meropenem

    11/11/05, Healthwise

    Meropenem is an antibiotic. It fights bacteria in the body.

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  • Imipenem and cilastatin

    05/11/07, Healthwise

    Before using imipenem and cilastatin, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis), or a seizure disorder.

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  • Amikacin

    08/18/05, Healthwise

    If you are injecting amikacin at home, your healthcare provider will give you detailed instructions on how and where to inject the medication. If you do not understand these directions, do not attempt to inject the medication. Contact your healthcare

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  • Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium

    02/06/07, Healthwise

    If you switch from one tablet form to another (regular, chewable, or extended-release tablet), take only the new tablet form and strength prescribed for you. The strength of clavulanate potassium is not the same among the different tablet forms, even

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  • Cephalexin

    04/22/08, Healthwise

    Before using cephalexin, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs (especially penicillins), or if you have kidney or liver disease, a stomach or intestinal disorder such as colitis, diabetes, or if you are malnourished.

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  • Ivermectin

    05/09/06, Healthwise

    Before taking ivermectin, tell your doctor about any other medical conditions that you have, especially liver disease. If you have liver problems, you may not be able to use ivermectin, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during trea

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  • Sparfloxacin

    02/22/07, Healthwise

    Sparfloxacin has been withdrawn from the U.S. market.

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  • Levofloxacin (oral)

    09/15/08, Healthwise

    Before taking levofloxacin, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, myasthenia gravis, joint problems, seizures or epilepsy, diabetes, low levels of potassium in your blood (hypokalemia), or a personal or family history of "Long QT synd

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  • Grepafloxacin

    02/22/07, Healthwise

    Grepafloxacin nasal was withdrawn from the U.S. market in 1999.

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  • Cefdinir

    08/13/08, Healthwise

    Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs (especially penicillin).

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