Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Abelcet as follows:
- While administering the intravenous Abelcet, administer the dose into the vein only at the recommended rate. Rapid administration of the intravenous dose of Abelcet can result in sudden and rapid increase in the blood levels of the medication, which can be toxic.
- Observe compliance with any regular lab work ordered. As Abelcet carries the risk for damage to the liver and kidneys, hepatic and renal function could be periodically monitored. Watch closely to report any symptoms of itching, jaundice with yellowing of skin and sclera, dark urine, altered metabolism with nausea and vomiting, pain in the right upper abdominal quadrant, and fatigue suggesting damage to the liver. Any symptoms of renal injury and altered kidney function, such as, altered levels of consciousness and reduced urine formation, should be closely watched for and reported to the physician.
- Complete the course of the antibiotic that it was prescribed for. Do not give up on the antibiotic, against your doctor’s recommendation, even if the symptoms of infection are controlled.
- Noncompliance with Abelcet intake for the complete schedule can result in ineffective infection control with chance of relapse of infection with increased vigor. This can also contribute towards emergence of drug resistant strains of fungi, making infection control more difficult.
