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Spectrazid is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Skin Infections, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Spectrazid has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Spectrazid depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Spectrazid as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Spectrazid normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Spectrazid's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Spectrazid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Spectrazid related warnings section.
Spectrazid can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Spectrazid in conditions like Kidney Disease. The section on Spectrazid contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Spectrazid may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Spectrazid, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Spectrazid 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 Spectrazid safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Spectrazid in pregnant women.
Is the use of Spectrazid safe during breastfeeding?
Spectrazid is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Spectrazid on the Kidneys?
Spectrazid rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Spectrazid on the Liver?
Spectrazid does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Spectrazid on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Spectrazid for the heart.
Spectrazid 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 Spectrazid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Spectrazid habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Spectrazid.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Spectrazid you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Spectrazid only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Spectrazid in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Spectrazid
It is safe to take Spectrazid with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Spectrazid
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Spectrazid and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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