Ceftaz

Warnings

Pregnancy
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant.

Lactation
This medicine excretes into human milk in insignificant amounts and is improbable to affect a nursing baby. Before taking this medication while breast-feeding, check with your doctor.

Driving
Dizziness is one of the side effects of Ceftazidime that can impair your ability to drive. Do not drive or unless you are certain you are not impacted.

Liver
There is no evidence that dose adjustment is required in mild – to – moderate liver disease, according to the available data. It is recommended that you visit your doctor before using this medication.

Kidney
In patients with kidney problems, the dose is reduced. It is recommended that you visit your doctor before using this medication.

Alcohol
There is no known interaction with alcohol. It is wise to see your doctor before consuming alcohol

Precautions

Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are sensitive to Ceftazidime or any other antibiotics (such as penicillin or other cephalosporins), or if you have other allergies. Inactive chemicals in this product may cause hypersensitive reactions or other complications. For more information, consult your pharmacist.
Before taking this drug, inform your doctor or pharmacist about your medical history, particularly if you have kidney problems, stomach/intestinal disorders (including colitis), or bleeding disorders.
This medication has the potential to induce severe skin responses. They can occur weeks or even months after beginning the medication. If you have a complaint fever or flu with a rash, call your doctor right away. The rash may be purple or red at first, then develop into ulcers or skin peeling. You may also observe a red rash on your cheeks, lips, or lymph nodes in your neck or beneath your arms.
Ceftazidime may impair the effectiveness of live bacterial vaccinations (such as typhoid vaccine). Unless your doctor instructs you otherwise, do not undergo any immunizations or vaccines while taking this medicine. If you have history of a severe adverse response to Ceftazidime or any other cephalosporin antibiotic, it is better to not use it. How long does it take for Ceftazidime to take effect? The action of Ceftazidime begins soon after administration. After getting this injection, you should feel better in 3 to 5 days. How long does Ceftazidime have an effect? Ceftazidime has an estimated duration of action of 8-12 hours. What should be done if a dose is missed? Because Ceftazidime injection is provided by a skilled healthcare practitioner in a clinical or hospital setting, the possibility of a missed dosage is extremely low. Is it a habit-forming substance? Ceftazidime has not been reported to have any habit-forming properties.