Fortum 500 mg Injection

Uses

Ceftazidime is generally used in treatment of the treatment of bacterial infections. It is generally used in treatment for short-term treatment of bacterial infections of urinary tract, skin and soft-tissue, ear, bone, blood, abdomen, genital and lungs (pneumonia). It is typically also used prevent infections after surgery.

Side Effects

• Allergic reaction
• Diarrhoea
• Injection site reaction
• Rash

How to use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How it works

Ceftazidime is an antibiotic. It makes the condition better by preventing the bacteria from forming a bacterial protective covering that's essential for the bacteria to survive, thereby killing them.

Faqs

Q. Is Ceftazidime a sulfa, penicillin or a beta lactam drug?
Ceftazidime does not contain sulfa and is not a penicillin drug. It is beta lactam cephalosporin antibiotic

Q. Is Ceftazidime the same as Rocephin?
No, Rocephin is the brand name for ceftriaxone

Q. Is Ceftazidime dialyzable?
Ceftazidime is a dialyzable drug and it will be cleared during dialysis sessions.

Q. Is Ceftazidime and ciprofloxacin compatible?
Yes, Ceftazidime and ciprofloxacin are compatible when taken together

Q. What organisms does Ceftazidime cover?
Ceftazidime is active against pseudomonas, anaerobes, and staphylococcus bacteria. It may not be effective against methicillin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

Q. Is Ceftazidime nephrotoxic?
No, Ceftazidime is not a nephrotoxic drug when given alone but when given along with aminoglycoside antibiotics (gentamicin, tobramycin) or diuretics such as furosemide, it may increase nephrotoxicity.

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