Consuming alcohol with Zolibac does not cause any harmful side effects.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zolibac is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zolibac is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Zolibac, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
UNSAFE
Zolibac may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Zolibac should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zolibac may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zolibac is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Zolibac may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Zolibac 500mg/5ml Injection
Introduction
Zolibac is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (eg. pneumonia), ear, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, blood, and heart. It is also used to prevent i ... Show more
Uses of Zolibac
Bacterial infections
Side effects of Zolibac
Common
Rash
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Allergic reaction
Nausea
Indigestion
Diarrhea
How to use Zolibac
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Zolibac works
Zolibac is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
What if you forget to take Zolibac?
If you miss a dose of Zolibac, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Zolibac to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back ... Show more
Discontinue Zolibac and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in brea ... Show more
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood ... Show more
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Zolibac as it may cause increased side effects.
Brief Description
Indication
Infections With Gram-Positive Cocci, Mild-to-Moderate Cholecystitis, Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection, Prophylaxis against surgical infection, En ... Show more
Administration
IV Preparation
Reconstitute 500 mg or 1 g with 2 mL or 2.5 mL SWI, respectively, to provide solutions containing approximately 225 or 330 mg/mL
IV ... Show more
Adult Dose
Parenteral
Susceptible infections
Adult: Mild: 0.25-0.5 g 8 hrly.
Moderate to severe: 0.5-1 g 6-8 hrly.
Severe, life-threatening: 1-1.5 g 6 hrly ... Show more
Child Dose
Parenteral
Susceptible infections
Child: >1 yr 25-50 mg/kg daily in 3 or 4 divided doses to be given by deep IM inj, slow IV inj over 3-5 min, or in ... Show more
Renal Dose
Renal impairment:
CrCl (ml/min) Dosage Recommendation
<10 Half the usual dose 18-24 hrly.
11-34 Half the usual dose 12 hrly.
35-54 Usual dose at i ... Show more
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.
Mode of Action
Cefazolin binds to 1 or more of the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) which inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in ba ... Show more
Precaution
Patient w/ history of hypersensitivity to penicillins, GI disease particularly colitis, seizure disorder. Renal impairment. Pregnancy and lactation. M ... Show more
Side Effect
Diarrhoea, oral candidiasis, vomiting, nausea, stomach cramps, anorexia; eosinophilia, itching, drug fever, skin rash, Stevens-Johnson syndrome; neutr ... Show more
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy category: B
Lactation: Drug excreted in breast milk; use with caution (American Academy of Pediatrics committee states that drug is compa ... Show more
Interaction
May enhance the anticoagulant effect of vit K antagonists (e.g. warfarin). May diminish the therapeutic effect of Na picosulfate, BCG and typhoid vacc ... Show more
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