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==Side Effects and Contraindications==

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* Like Penicillins they can cause '''fatal colitis''' in hamsters and guinea-pigs.

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* They are often painful when given intramuscularly.

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* Very high doses has been known to result in nephrotoxicity.

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* They can result in bleeding problems because of interference with the formation of vitamin K in the gut (esp Moxalactam).

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