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LORACARBEF-ORAL, Lorabid

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GENERIC NAME: LORACARBEF - ORAL (lor-uh-KAR-beff)

BRAND NAME(S): Lorabid

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: Loracarbef is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.

HOW TO USE: This medication should be taken on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating. The liquid suspension form of this medication must be shaken well before using. It does not have to be refrigerated. Discard any unused portion after 14 days because the drug loses potency.

SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and headache. If they continue or become severe, inform your doctor promptly. Report promptly: nervousness, insomnia, dizziness. Unlikely to occur but report: fever, easy bleeding or bruising, a change in the amount of urine, seizures. Notify your doctor immediately if an allergic reaction occurs while taking this medication. Symptoms include: difficulty breathing, skin rash, hives, itching. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor of any allergies you have especially to penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics, other antibiotics or other medications. Tell your doctor if you have a history of: kidney disease, colitis or other stomach problems. Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.g., oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection). This drug should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Since small amounts of this medication are found in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including: probenecid, blood thinners, other antibiotics, live vaccines. Diabetics should be aware this medication may cause false positive urine glucose tests. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about alternative way to monitor your sugar levels. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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