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Ceftozid is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Skin Infections, Pneumonia. Ceftozid also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Ceftozid 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.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ceftozid can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Ceftozid are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Ceftozid has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Ceftozid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Ceftozid can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Ceftozid in conditions like Kidney Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Ceftozid are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Ceftozid with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ceftozid is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Ceftozid 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 Ceftozid safe for pregnant women?
Ceftozid is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Ceftozid safe during breastfeeding?
Ceftozid does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ceftozid on the Kidneys?
Ceftozid has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ceftozid on the Liver?
Ceftozid is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Ceftozid on the Heart?
You can take Ceftozid without any fear of damage to the heart.
Ceftozid 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 Ceftozid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ceftozid habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Ceftozid has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Ceftozid. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Ceftozid is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ceftozid cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Ceftozid
Taking Ceftozid with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ceftozid
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Ceftozid with alcohol.
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