Review the side-effects of Ceftazidime as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain or cramps, flatulence, colitis, including colon infection.
Genitourinary- Pus in urine, kidney dysfunction, absence of urine, reversible interstitial inflammation of kidney, blood in urine, toxic kidney disease.
Blood- Increase in white blood cell, eosinophils and lymphocytes, decrease in nuetrophils, decreased platelet function, decreases red blood cells, insufficiency of new blood cells, bleeding.
Liver- Liver function impairment, jaundice, abnormal liver function test results.
Miscellaneous- Hypersensitivity, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme, toxic detachment of skin layers, overgrowth, serum sickness–like reactions (eg, skin rashes, joint pain, fever), inflammation of veins, and pain at injection site.
Ceptaz, Fortaz, Tazicef
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain or cramps, flatulence, colitis, including colon infection.
Genitourinary- Pus in urine, kidney dysfunction, absence of urine, reversible interstitial inflammation of kidney, blood in urine, toxic kidney disease.
Blood- Increase in white blood cell, eosinophils and lymphocytes, decrease in nuetrophils, decreased platelet function, decreases red blood cells, insufficiency of new blood cells, bleeding.
Liver- Liver function impairment, jaundice, abnormal liver function test results.
Miscellaneous- Hypersensitivity, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme, toxic detachment of skin layers, overgrowth, serum sickness–like reactions (eg, skin rashes, joint pain, fever), inflammation of veins, and pain at injection site.
Other Precautions :
It may reduce the ability of your blood to clot. Avoid activities that may cause bruising or injury.Drug Name : Ceftazidime
Ceftazidime(Ceptaz) generic is a cephalosporin antibiotic, prescribed for certain types of bacterial infections. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.Brand Names or Trade Names of Ceftazidime
India :
Megazid -XP (250mg) |
C - ZID |
CEFAZID |
NOVAZIDIM |
FOTARAN |
SAFE - Z |
CEFZID |
TIZIME |
Combitaz 250 |
Megazid -XP (500mg) |
Combitaz |
Zidime -T |
Megazid XP 1000 mg/125 mg Injection |
Fobidime -TZ |
Combitaz |
Zidime -T |
Fobidime -TZ |
FORTUM |
FOTARAN |
MEGAZID
International :
Ceptaz, Fortaz, Tazicef