Fortaz (Ceftazidime) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Fortaz Drug Center

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Prescribing Information

For Patients

Fortaz in Detail with Side Effects

Fortaz (ceftazidime injection) is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening forms. It is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin antibiotics. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include swelling, redness, pain, or soreness at the injection site. It may also cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, numbness or tingly feeling, or vaginal itching or discharge.

The usual adult dosage of Fortaz is 1 gram administered intravenously or intramuscularly every 8 to 12 hours. Fortaz may interact with chloramphenicol, diuretics (water pills), or antibiotics. Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. Fortaz is not expected to be harmful to a fetus. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. This medication can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Our Fortaz (ceftazidime injection) Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions articles.

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Fortaz Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

FORTAZ (ceftazidime) is indicated for the treatment of patients with infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated organisms in the following diseases:

Lower Respiratory Tract Infections, including pneumonia, caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and other Pseudomonas spp.; Haemophilus influenzae, including ampicillin-resistant strains; Klebsiella spp.; Enterobacter spp.; Proteus mirabilis; Escherichia coli; Serratia spp.; Citrobacter spp.; Streptococcus pneumoniae;...

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What is Fortaz Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Fortaz Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
swelling, pain, or irritation where the injection was given;
cold feeling, discoloration, or skin changes in your fingers;
seizure (black-out or convulsions);
...

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