Ceftazidime
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What is Ceftazidime?
Ceftazidime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic effective against a broad spectrum of Gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It is commonly used in the treatment of severe respiratory, urinary tract, skin, and intra-abdominal infections, particularly those that are hospital-acquired. Ceftazidime works by disrupting the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall, leading to cell death.Side Effects
- Severe vomiting or stomach pain
- Diarrhea that may contain blood
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Warnings
- Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you had an allergic reaction to penicillin, you have kidney disease, liver disease, weak immune system, or you have a history of stomach or intestinal problems, including colitis.
- This medicine may prevent birth control pills from working correctly. Use a second form of birth control while you are using this medicine.
- This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.
- Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.
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What is Ceftazidime ?
Ceftazidime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic effective against a broad spectrum of Gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It is commonly used in the treatment of severe respiratory, urinary tract, skin, and intra-abdominal infections, particularly those that are hospital-acquired. Ceftazidime works by disrupting the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall, leading to cell death.- Severe vomiting or stomach pain
- Diarrhea that may contain blood
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Swelling, pain, or redness near where your IV is located
- Blistering, peeling, red rash
- Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you had an allergic reaction to penicillin, you have kidney disease, liver disease, weak immune system, or you have a history of stomach or intestinal problems, including colitis.
- This medicine may prevent birth control pills from working correctly. Use a second form of birth control while you are using this medicine.
- This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.
- Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.
- Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
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