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What is Loracarbef and why is it prescribed? Loracarbef is used to treat mild-to-moderate bacterial infections of the lungs, ears, throat, sinuses, skin, urinary tract, and kidneys. If you have ever had an allergic reaction to Loracarbef, penicillin, cephalosporins, or any other drug, be sure your doctor is aware of it before you take Loracarbef. You may experience a severe reaction if you are sensitive to penicillin-type medications. How should you take Loracarbef? Follow your doctors directions for taking Loracarbef. Take Loracarbef at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating. It is best to take Loracarbef at evenly spaced intervals, day and night. Do not stop taking your medication even if you begin to feel better after a few days. If you stop taking your medicine too soon, your symptoms may return. If you have a "strep" infection, you should take your medication for at least 10 days. If you miss a dose take it as soon as possible. This will help keep a constant amount of medicine in your system. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take two doses at once. Loracarbef can be stored at room temperature. The liquid form can be kept in the refrigerator, but not in the freezer. Discard any unused portion. Are there any Loracarbef side effects? Loracarbef side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. More common Loracarbef side effects in children may include diarrhea, inflamed, runny nose, and vomiting. Less common or rare Loracarbef side effects in children may include headache, loss of appetite, rash, and sleepiness. More common Loracarbef side effects in adults may include diarrhea and headache. Less common Loracarbef side effects in adults may include abdominal pain, nausea, rhinitis, skin rashes, vaginitis, vomiting, and yeast infection. Rare Loracarbef side effects may include blisters in mouth and eyes, blood disorders, dizziness, hives, insomnia, itching, liver problems, loss of appetite, nervousness, red bumps on skin, sleepiness, and vasodilation. Side effects for other drugs of this class may include allergic reactions, anemia, blood disorders, hemorrhage, kidney problems, seizures, serum sickness, and skin peeling. What are the possible food and drug interactions when taking Loracarbef? If Loracarbef is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. Be sure to inform your doctor of all the prescription and over the counter medications you are taking. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Loracarbef with Diuretics (such as Lasix and Bumex) or Probenecid. Are there any special warnings about Loracarbef? As with many antibiotics, Loracarbef can cause colitis. This condition can range from mild to life-threatening. If you develop diarrhea while taking Loracarbef, notify your doctor, and do not take any diarrhea medication without your doctor's approval. Prolonged use of Loracarbef may result in development of bacteria that do not respond to the medication, leading to a second infection. Because of this danger, you should not use any left-over Loracarbef for later infections, even if they have similar symptoms. Take Loracarbef only when your doctor prescribes it for you. If you have known or suspected kidney problems, your doctor will perform blood tests to check your urine and kidney function before and during Loracarbef therapy. |
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