Ceftazidime is generally used in treatment of the treatment of bacterial infections. It is generally used in treatment for short-term treatment of bacterial infections of urinary tract, skin and soft-tissue, ear, bone, blood, abdomen, genital and lungs (pneumonia). It is typically also used prevent infections after surgery.
Side effects
Allergic reaction
Diarrhoea
Injection site reaction
Rash
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Ceftazidime is an antibiotic. It makes the condition better by preventing the bacteria from forming a bacterial protective covering that's essential for the bacteria to survive, thereby killing them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Ceftazidime a sulfa, penicillin or a beta lactam drug? Ceftazidime does not contain sulfa and is not a penicillin drug. It is beta lactam cephalosporin antibiotic
Q. Is Ceftazidime the same as Rocephin? No, Rocephin is the brand name for ceftriaxone
Q. Is Ceftazidime dialyzable? Ceftazidime is a dialyzable drug and it will be cleared during dialysis sessions.
Q. Is Ceftazidime and ciprofloxacin compatible? Yes, Ceftazidime and ciprofloxacin are compatible when taken together
Q. What organisms does Ceftazidime cover? Ceftazidime is active against pseudomonas, anaerobes, and staphylococcus bacteria. It may not be effective against methicillin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
Q. Is Ceftazidime nephrotoxic? No, Ceftazidime is not a nephrotoxic drug when given alone but when given along with aminoglycoside antibiotics (gentamicin, tobramycin) or diuretics such as furosemide, it may increase nephrotoxicity.
Expert Advice
Your doctor has prescribed Ceftazidime to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.Discontinue Ceftazidime and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Ceftazidime as it may cause increased side effects.
Product Details
SKU: PC-43686 Product Description: Fortum 500 mg Injection is manufactured by Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd Packing: Vial Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.