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carbenicillin disodium

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carbenicillin disodium
n.
The disodium salt of a semisynthetic derivative of penicillin used in the treatment of severe systemic infections, septicemia, and urinary, genitourinary, respiratory, and soft-tissue infections.
carbenicillin disodium
[kär′bənəsil′in]
a semisynthetic penicillin antibiotic with an extended spectrum that includes Pseudomonas aeruginosa .
indications It is prescribed in the treatment of certain infections caused by sensitive gram-negative aerobic bacilli.
contraindications Known hypersensitivity to this drug or to other penicillins prohibits its use.
adverse effects Among the more serious adverse effects are hypersensitivity reactions, neurologic disturbances, and clotting defects. The high sodium content (5.5 to 6.5 mEq/g) may aggravate fluid and electrolyte imbalance in people affected with kidney, heart, or liver disease.


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