Ceftazidime is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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| Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ceftazidime is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Ceftazidime safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Ceftazidime without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Ceftazidime safe during breastfeeding?
Ceftazidime is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ceftazidime on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Ceftazidime on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Ceftazidime on the Liver?
Ceftazidime does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Ceftazidime on the Heart?
Using Ceftazidime does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Ceftazidime should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ceftazidime unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ceftazidime habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Ceftazidime is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Ceftazidime as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Ceftazidime should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ceftazidime is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ceftazidime
It is safe to take Ceftazidime with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ceftazidime
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Ceftazidime.
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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
