Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. This medicine is given as a shot into a muscle or into a vein. This medicine should not be given into the eyes.
To help clear up your infection completely, keep using this medicine for the full time of treatment, even if you begin to feel better after a few days. Also, this medicine works best when there is a constant amount in the blood. To help keep the amount constant, you must receive this medicine on a regular schedule.
To keep your kidneys working well and help prevent kidney problems, drink extra fluids so you will pass more urine while you are receiving this medicine.
Portions of this document last updated: Sept. 01, 2023
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