Fortum ES

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Fortum Es Information

Fortum Es, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Skin Infections, Pneumonia. Other than this, Fortum Es has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Fortum Es. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Fortum Es can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Fortum Es normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Fortum Es has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Fortum Es has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Fortum Es related warnings section.

Fortum Es is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Fortum Es are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Fortum Es have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Fortum Es, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.



Fortum Es Benefits & Uses

Fortum Es is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Fortum Es Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 12 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Fortum Es Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Fortum Es safe for pregnant women?


    Fortum ES is safe to take during pregnancy.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Fortum Es safe during breastfeeding?


    Fortum ES does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Fortum Es on the Kidneys?


    Very few cases of side effects of Fortum ES on kidney have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Fortum Es on the Liver?


    Using Fortum ES does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Fortum Es on the Heart?


    Fortum ES is completely safe for the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Fortum Es with Other Drugs

Fortum Es should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate



Fortum Es Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fortum Es unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Fortum Es

  • Is this Fortum Es habit forming or addictive?


    Fortum Es is not addictive in nature.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Fortum Es. So it is best to avoid driving.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Fortum Es only as per medical advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    Fortum Es is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Fortum Es Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Fortum Es


    It is safe to take Fortum Es with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Fortum Es


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Fortum Es with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; FORTAZ® (ceftazidime)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 728

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-312

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