Ceftazidime

What Are The Uses Of Ceftazidime?

Ceftazidime because of its broad-spectrum antibiotic nature is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections like:

• Urinary tract
• Ear, bone, abdomen
• Blood, skin and soft tissue, genital organs
• Lungs

It also prevents infections after surgery.

What Are The Side Effects Of Ceftazidime?

Some side effects that may be caused by the administration of ceftazidime are:

• Pain/swelling/rash at injection site
• Nausea, diarrhea  

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Ceftazidime?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity towards the drug ceftazidime or any other allergies.
• Kidney problems
• Stomach / intestinal problems
• Taking live bacterial vaccines currently