What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking Cefamandole:
Please inform your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to cefamandole, any other cephalosporin [e.g., cefaclor (Ceclor®), cefadroxil (Duricef®), or cephalexin (Keflex®)], penicillins, or any other drugs.
Always tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, especially other antibiotics, probenecid (Benemid®), and vitamins.
Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney, liver, or gastrointestinal disease (especially colitis).
Furthermore, let your doctor know as soon as possible if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking cefamandole, call your doctor.
Additionally, you should avoid alcohol completely while receiving cefamandole and for 3 days after receiving cefamandole. Any alcoholic beverage can cause a sudden reaction, with an upset stomach, vomiting, flushing, sweating, headache, and rapid heartbeat. This warning also applies to alcohol-containing medications such as cough syrups and elixirs. Talk to your pharmacist or physician before taking any new medication.
If you have diabetes and regularly check your urine for sugar, use Clinistix® or TesTape®. Do not use Clinitest® tablets because cefamandole may cause false positive results.
Why is this medication prescribed?
Dosage and using this medicine
What should I do if I forget a dose?
What side effects can this medication cause?