Telavancin

["Before taking this medicine", "You should not use telavancin if you are allergic to telavancin, or if you are also using a certain type of heparin.", "\\\\n\\\\n", "Certain people may be at greater risk of death from using televancin compared with another antibiotic called vancomycin This risk has been highest in people with pre-existing kidney problems who use telavancin to treat pneumonia they had developed while in a hospital.", "Tell your doctor if you have ever had:", "\\\\nkidney problems \\\\n\\\\n\\\\ndiabetes \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nheart disease, high blood pressure \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nlong QT syndrome (in you or a family member) \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nif you are allergic to vancomycin or\\\\n\\\\n\\\\nif you have routine \\\\"INR\\\\" or prothrombin time tests.\\\\n", "If you are able to become pregnant, you may need a pregnancy test before you start using telavancin You are considered able to become pregnant unless you have ovarian failure, have had a tubal ligation or hysterectomy, or have been in menopause or not had a menstrual period in 2 years.", "You may not be able to use this medicine if you are pregnant In animal studies, telavancin caused birth defects However, it is not known whether these effects would occur in humans Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant.", "If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of telavancin on the baby.", "It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine Ask your doctor about any risk.", "", "How is telavancin given?", "Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets Use the medicine exactly as directed.", "Telavancin is given as an infusion into a vein A healthcare provider will give your first dose and may teach you how to properly use the medication by yourself.", "Telavancin is usually given once every 24 hours for 7 to 21 days This medicine must be given slowly, and the infusion can take at least 1 hour to complete Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.", "Telavancin must be mixed with a liquid (diluent) and then further diluted in an IV bag before using it Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.", "Prepare an injection only when you are ready to give it Do not use if the medicine has particles in it Call your pharmacist for new medicine.", "Your kidney function will need to be checked before, during and after treatment with telavancin.", "This medicine can affect the results of certain medical tests Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using telavancin.", "Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time, even if your symptoms quickly improve Skipping doses can increase your risk of infection that is resistant to medication Telavancin will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.", "Store unused vials in a refrigerator.", "After mixing the diluent into a vial, you may keep the vial at room temperature for up to 12 hours before you further dilute the mixture in an IV bag and give the injection If you store the vial in a refrigerator, you must further dilute and use it within 7 days.", "The final mixed solution in the IV bag may also be kept frozen for up to 32 days at temperatures between 14 degrees and -22 degrees Fahrenheit (-10 degrees and -30 degrees Celsius).", "Each vial (bottle) is for one use only Throw it away after one use, even if there is still medicine left inside.", "Use a needle and syringe only once and then place them in a puncture-proof \\\\"sharps\\\\" container Follow state or local laws about how to dispose of this container Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.", "", "", "\\\\n\\\\n"]