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==Overdosage==
==Overdosage==
The administration of inappropriately large doses of parenteral cephalosporins may cause [[seizure]]s, particularly in patients with renal impairment. Dosage reduction is necessary when renal function is impaired ( see Dosage and Administration ). If seizures occur, the drug should be promptly discontinued; anticonvulsant therapy may be administered if clinically indicated. Hemodialysis may be considered in cases of overwhelming overdosage.<ref name="www.rxlist.com">{{Cite web  | last =  | first =  | title = http://www.rxlist.com/mandol-drug.htm | url = http://www.rxlist.com/mandol-drug.htm | publisher =  | date =  |accessdate = }}</ref>
The administration of inappropriately large doses of parenteral cephalosporins may cause [[seizure]]s, particularly in patients with renal impairment. Dosage reduction is necessary when renal function is impaired (see Dosage and Administration). If seizures occur, the drug should be promptly discontinued; anticonvulsant therapy may be administered if clinically indicated. Hemodialysis may be considered in cases of overwhelming overdosage.<ref name="www.rxlist.com">{{Cite web  | last =  | first =  | title = http://www.rxlist.com/mandol-drug.htm | url = http://www.rxlist.com/mandol-drug.htm | publisher =  | date =  |accessdate = }}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 00:12, 6 January 2014

Cefamandole
MANDOL® FDA Package Insert
Description
Clinical Pharmacology
Microbiology
Indications and Usage
Contraindications
Warnings and Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Overdosage
Dosage and Administration
How Supplied

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overdosage

The administration of inappropriately large doses of parenteral cephalosporins may cause seizures, particularly in patients with renal impairment. Dosage reduction is necessary when renal function is impaired (see Dosage and Administration). If seizures occur, the drug should be promptly discontinued; anticonvulsant therapy may be administered if clinically indicated. Hemodialysis may be considered in cases of overwhelming overdosage.[1]

References

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Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.