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Fotazom is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Skin Infections, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Fotazom have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Fotazom depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Fotazom have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Fotazom are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Fotazom is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Fotazom's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Fotazom 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 Fotazom are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Fotazom with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Fotazom is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Fotazom 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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Is the use of Fotazom safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Fotazom without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Fotazom safe during breastfeeding?
Fotazom does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Fotazom on the Kidneys?
Fotazom has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Fotazom on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Fotazom on the liver.
What is the effect of Fotazom on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Fotazom for the heart.
Fotazom 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 Fotazom unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fotazom habit forming or addictive?
Fotazom does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Fotazom can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Fotazom only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Fotazom is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Fotazom
Taking Fotazom with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fotazom
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Fotazom.
This medicine data has been created by -
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