Vibramycin Iv IV

Vibramycin Iv IV Side Effects

Diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, headache, or rectal discomfort may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

• sunburn-like skin reaction (sun sensitivity)
• unusual change in the amount of urine
• weakness
• unusual tiredness
• brown/gray tooth discoloration
• redness/swelling/pain at the injection site

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

• hearing changes (e.g., ringing in the ears, decreased hearing)
• persistent/severe headache
• vision changes (e.g., blurred vision)
• easy bruising/bleeding
• new signs of infection (e.g., persistent sore throat, fever, chills)
• stomach/abdominal pain
• persistent nausea/vomiting
• yellowing eyes/skin
• dark urine

This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition (pseudomembranous colitis) due to a type of resistant bacteria. This condition may occur during treatment or weeks after treatment has stopped. Do not use anti-diarrhea products or narcotic pain medications if you have the following symptoms because these products may make them worse. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop:

• persistent diarrhea
• abdominal or stomach pain/cramping
• blood/mucus in your stool

Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new vaginal yeast infection. Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth, a change in vaginal discharge, or other new symptoms.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:

• rash
• skin sores/blisters
• itching
• swelling
• severe dizziness
• trouble breathing
• new or worsening swelling/pain in the joints
• chest pain
• fast/irregular heartbeat

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

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