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Cefzidime is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Skin Infections, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Cefzidime have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cefzidime. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Cefzidime have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Cefzidime go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Cefzidime has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Cefzidime's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cefzidime related warnings section.
Cefzidime is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Cefzidime are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Cefzidime with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Cefzidime, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Cefzidime 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 Cefzidime safe for pregnant women?
Cefzidime is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Cefzidime safe during breastfeeding?
Cefzidime does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Cefzidime on the Kidneys?
Cefzidime rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefzidime on the Liver?
Using Cefzidime does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Cefzidime on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Cefzidime for the heart.
Cefzidime 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 Cefzidime unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefzidime habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Cefzidime.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Cefzidime you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Cefzidime should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Cefzidime in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Cefzidime
Taking Cefzidime with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefzidime
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cefzidime 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