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| Typical Brand Names: Spectrobid |
| Generic Name: Bacampicillin |
| Classification: Antibiotic | |
(These are common indications for Spectrobid. There may be additional conditions not listed here. Check with your doctor if you have questions about your specific condition).
| Generic Name | Brand Name | Qty | Price | |
| Bacampicillin 200mg | Spectrobid 200mg | 30 | $40.67 |  |
| Bacampicillin 200mg | Spectrobid 200mg | 60 | $59.33 |  |
| Bacampicillin 200mg | Spectrobid 200mg | 90 | $78.00 |  |
What is the most important information I should know about Spectrobid:
Take all of the Spectrobid that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may begin to improve before the infection is completely treated.
Spectrobid may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills. Use a second method of birth control while taking Spectrobid to ensure protection from unintended pregnancy.
What is Spectrobid:
Spectrobid is an antibiotic in the class of drugs called penicillins. It fights bacteria in the body.
Spectrobid is used to treat many different types of infections, such as tonsillitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, and infections of the skin.
Spectrobid may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
How Take Spectrobid:
Take Spectrobid exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Spectrobid can be taken with or without food.
Spectrobid should be taken at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night to keep the medicine level in your blood high enough to treat the infection.
Take all of the Spectrobid that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completely treated.
It is important to take Spectrobid regularly to get the most benefit.
Missed Dose:
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the dose you missed and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
If you have only missed one dose, take the rest of the scheduled doses for the day at evenly spaced intervals.
Overdose:
Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected.
Symptoms of an Spectrobid overdose include muscle spasms or weakness, pain or twitching, pain in the fingers or toes, loss of feeling in the fingers or toes, seizures, confusion, coma, and agitation.
What should I avoid while taking Spectrobid:
Alcohol may irritate the stomach if taken with Spectrobid, so use it with moderation.
Possible Side Effects:
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Spectrobid and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediatley:
- an allergic reaction (shortness of breath; closing of the throat; hives; swelling of the lips, face, or tongue; rash; or fainting);
- seizures;
- severe watery diarrhea and abdominal cramps;
- or unusual bleeding or bruising.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Spectrobid and talk to your doctor if you experience
- mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain;
- white patches on the tongue (thrush/yeast infection);
- itching or discharge of the vagina (vaginal yeast infection);
- or black, "hairy" tongue or sore mouth or tongue.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Storage:
Store the tablets at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What other drugs will affect Spectrobid:
Before taking Spectrobid, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs:
- cholestyramine (Questran) or colestipol (Colestid);
- methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall);
- allopurinol (Zyloprim);
- probenecid (Benemid);
- another antibiotic (for the same or for a different infection) such as erythromycin (Ery-Tab, E-Mycin, E.E.S., others), tetracycline (Sumycin, others), minocycline (Minocin), doxycycline (Doryx, Vibramycin, others), or any other antibiotic.
Spectrobid may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills. Use a second method of birth control while taking Spectrobid to ensure protection from unintended pregnancy.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Spectrobid. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.
What does my medication look like:
Spectrobid is available with a prescription under the brand name Spectrobid. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.
- Spectrobid 400 mg--oblong, white, film-coated tablets
Note:
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed
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