Zidceft Benefits & Uses

Zidceft is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Zidceft Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Zidceft Related Warnings

Is the use of Zidceft safe for pregnant women?

Zidceft is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Zidceft safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Zidceft.

Safe
What is the effect of Zidceft on the Kidneys?

Zidceft has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Zidceft on the Liver?

Zidceft is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Zidceft on the Heart?

You can take Zidceft without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Zidceft with Other Drugs

Zidceft should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Zidceft Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zidceft unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Zidceft

Is this Zidceft habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Zidceft is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Zidceft as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Zidceft should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Zidceft is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Zidceft Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zidceft

Taking Zidceft with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Zidceft

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Zidceft.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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

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