What is Nafcillin Sodium In Dextrose: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.

A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.

You must use this medicine on a fixed schedule. Call your doctor or pharmacist if you miss a dose.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Injection routeAsk your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine, containers, and other supplies. Throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to nafcillin or other types of penicillin. Some forms of this medicine contain dextrose and should not be used if you are allergic to corn or corn products.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have asthma, liver disease, or kidney disease.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are allergic to cephalosporin antibiotics, such as cefaclor, cefadroxil, cephalexin, or Ceclor®.

This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed.

Red or dark brown urine.

Seizures.

Severe diarrhea, especially if it is bloody, or severe stomach cramps or pain.

Sores or white patches on your lips, mouth, or throat.

Unusual bleeding or bruising.

Unusual weakness or tiredness.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using tetracycline antibiotics (such as doxycycline, minocycline, Minocin®, or Sumycin®), cyclosporine (Sandimmune®, Neoral®), or a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin®).

Make sure your doctor knows if you are allergic to cephalosporin antibiotics, such as cefaclor, cefadroxil, cephalexin, or Ceclor®.

This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.