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Alternate Names:Mezlin (not available in Canada)
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What is Mezlin (not available in Canada) used for? |
Mezlin (not available in Canada) is used to treat certain infections and to prevent infections associated with surgery.
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When should Mezlin (not available in Canada) not be taken?
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Do not take Mezlin (not available in Canada) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Mezlin (not available in Canada) or similar medicines |
What precautions should I follow when taking Mezlin (not available in Canada) ?
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Before using Mezlin (not available in Canada), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical condition |
What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Mezlin (not available in Canada)?
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What are the side effects of Mezlin (not available in Canada)?
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Most severe: Severe allergic reaction (redness, itching, swelling, hives, difficulty breathing); unusual bleeding; seizures.
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Most common: Rash; itching; hives; fever; unusual taste in mouth; nausea; vomiting; diarrhea; vein irritation; pain at injection site.
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How should I take Mezlin (not available in Canada)?
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How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Mezlin (not available in Canada) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Lab tests may be required. Be sure to keep appointments. Continue use until all of the prescribed medicine is taken. Failure to take the prescribed amount may prevent complete elimination of the bacteria, allowing the infection to return. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking Mezlin (not available in Canada). Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medicines without talking with your health care provider.
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How should Mezlin (not available in Canada) be stored?
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Store Mezlin (not available in Canada) unmixed injection solution below 86 degrees F. The powder and premixed form of Mezlin (not available in Canada) may darken slightly but the strength of Mezlin (not available in Canada) is not affected. |
General Information:
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| If you have any questions about Mezlin (not available in Canada), please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. Mezlin (not available in Canada) is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about Mezlin (not available in Canada). If you have any questions about Mezlin (not available in Canada), ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
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