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Forzid is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Skin Infections, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Forzid have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Forzid is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Forzid have been listed ahead. These side effects of Forzid are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Forzid is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Forzid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Forzid is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Forzid contraindications section.
Additionally, Forzid may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Forzid, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Forzid 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 Forzid safe for pregnant women?
Forzid is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Forzid safe during breastfeeding?
Forzid is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Forzid on the Kidneys?
Forzid rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Forzid on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Forzid on the liver.
What is the effect of Forzid on the Heart?
Using Forzid does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Forzid 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 Forzid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Forzid habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Forzid is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Forzid. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Forzid is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Forzid cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Forzid
You can take Forzid with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Forzid
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Forzid with alcohol will be.
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