Ceftazidime + Tobramycin Benefits & Uses

Ceftazidime + Tobramycin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Ceftazidime + Tobramycin 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Pneumonia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.12 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 1 g ceftazidime and 120 mg tobramycin
Adult	Disease: Pneumonia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.12 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 1 g ceftazidime and 120 mg tobramycin
Adult(Female)	Disease: Vaginitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.12 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 1 g ceftazidime and 120 mg tobramycin
Geriatric	Disease: Pneumonia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.12 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 1 g ceftazidime and 120 mg tobramycin

Ceftazidime + Tobramycin Side Effects

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

Severe

Angioedema
Weakness
Erythema
Wheezing

Moderate

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

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Maculopapular rash
पेट दर्द
Itching or burning
Back Pain
Cough
Dizziness
Throat Irritation

Ceftazidime + Tobramycin Related Warnings

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

Ceftazidime + Tobramycin has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Ceftazidime + Tobramycin without medical advice.
Is the use of Ceftazidime + Tobramycin safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Ceftazidime + Tobramycin. Immediately discontinue Ceftazidime + Tobramycin if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Ceftazidime + Tobramycin on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Ceftazidime + Tobramycin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Ceftazidime + Tobramycin on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Ceftazidime + Tobramycin on the liver.
What is the effect of Ceftazidime + Tobramycin on the Heart?

Ceftazidime + Tobramycin is not harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Ceftazidime + Tobramycin with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Acyclovir

Amphotericin B

Moderate

Ceftazidime + Tobramycin Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Myasthenia Gravis
Parkinson's Disease
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Ceftazidime + Tobramycin

Is this Ceftazidime + Tobramycin habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Ceftazidime + Tobramycin is addictive.

Ceftazidime + Tobramycin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ceftazidime + Tobramycin

Taking Ceftazidime + Tobramycin with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ceftazidime + Tobramycin

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Ceftazidime + Tobramycin with alcohol.

See all substitutes for Ceftazidime + Tobramycin

Tobracef 1000 Injection - ₹540
Ceftazidime + Tobramycin Injection - ₹450

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

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

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 749

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 136-141

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