Ceftazidime + Sulbactam Benefits & Uses

Ceftazidime + Sulbactam is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Ceftazidime + Sulbactam 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: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: strength 1 g ceftazidime and 0.5 g sulbactum
Geriatric	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: strength 1 g ceftazidime and 0.5 g sulbactum

Ceftazidime + Sulbactam Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ceftazidime + Sulbactam is used -

Severe

Angioedema

Moderate

Vaginal inflammation
Inflammation of a vein
Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)
Erythema
Edema
Chest Pain
Glossitis

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Maculopapular rash
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Itching or burning
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Fatigue
Chills

Ceftazidime + Sulbactam Related Warnings

Is the use of Ceftazidime + Sulbactam safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Ceftazidime + Sulbactam in pregnant women.
Is the use of Ceftazidime + Sulbactam safe during breastfeeding?

Ceftazidime + Sulbactam does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Ceftazidime + Sulbactam on the Kidneys?

Ceftazidime + Sulbactam may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ceftazidime + Sulbactam on the Liver?

Ceftazidime + Sulbactam does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Ceftazidime + Sulbactam on the Heart?

You can take Ceftazidime + Sulbactam without any fear of damage to the heart.

Severe Interaction of Ceftazidime + Sulbactam with Other Drugs

Ceftazidime + Sulbactam should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Omeprazole

Moderate

Mild

Allopurinol

Probenecid

Ceftazidime + Sulbactam Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Asthma
Kidney Disease
Mononucleosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Jaundice
Sexually transmitted diseases
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Ceftazidime + Sulbactam

Is this Ceftazidime + Sulbactam habit forming or addictive?

Ceftazidime + Sulbactam does not cause addiction.

Ceftazidime + Sulbactam Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ceftazidime + Sulbactam

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Ceftazidime + Sulbactam to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ceftazidime + Sulbactam

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Ceftazidime + Sulbactam.