Spectrobid

Who is Spectrobid for ?

Spectrobid is a penicillin-like antibiotic used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia, ear, skin, genital, and urinary tract infections. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Spectrobid is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

When should I be careful taking Spectrobid ?

Before taking Spectrobid,

• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Spectrobid, ampicillin, penicillin, or any other drugs.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially other antibiotics, allopurinol (Lopurin), anticoagulants ("blood thinners") such as warfarin (Coumadin), atenolol (Tenormin), oral contraceptives, probenecid (Benemid), rifampin, sulfasalazine, and vitamins.
• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney or liver disease, allergies, asthma, blood disease, colitis, stomach problems, or hay fever.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Spectrobid, call your doctor.
• if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking Spectrobid.

Spectrobid Side Effects

Although side effects from Spectrobid are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• upset stomach
• diarrhea
• nausea
• vomiting
• skin rash

If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

• severe skin rash
• itching
• hives
• difficulty breathing or swallowing
• wheezing
• vaginal infection