Ceftazidim hameln
Ceftazidim hameln is an antibiotic used in adults and children to kill bacteria that cause infections.
Form
injektiokuiva-aine, liuosta varten
Strength
500 mg
Active Ingredient
Ceftazidime pentahydrate
Manufacturer
Hameln Pharma GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
For adults and adolescents weighing 40 kg or more, the typical dose is 1 to 2 grams three times a day.
Method
Ceftazidim hameln is typically given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as a direct injection into a vein or muscle by a doctor or nurse.
Important
The maximum daily dose is usually 9 grams for adults. For patients over 65 years, it should not exceed 3 grams per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Diarrhea
- •Swelling and redness along a vein
- •Red, raised rash, possibly itchy
- •Pain, burning, swelling, or inflammation at the injection site
- •Increase in a type of white blood cell (eosinophilia)
- •Increase in cells that help blood clot
- •Increase in liver enzyme levels
RARE
- •Inflammation of the intestine (colitis), which can cause stomach pain or diarrhea with blood
- •Yeast infection in the mouth (thrush) or vagina
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Stomach pain
- •Nausea or vomiting
- •Fever and chills
- •Decrease in white blood cells
- •Decrease in platelets (cells that help blood clot)
- •Increase in blood urea or serum creatinine levels
- •Kidney inflammation or kidney failure
- •Tingling and numbness
- •Unpleasant taste in mouth
- •Yellowing of the whites of the eyes or skin (jaundice)
- •Rash with blisters, possibly target-like spots (dark center with a lighter area and a dark ring around the edge)
- •Too rapid destruction of red blood cells
- •Severe decrease in white blood cells
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to ceftazidime or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not take if you have had a severe allergic reaction to other antibiotics (like penicillin, monobactams, or carbapenems) as you might also be allergic to Ceftazidim hameln.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you notice severe skin reactions like red target-like spots, blistering, peeling skin, sores in mouth/throat/nose/genitals/eyes, widespread rash with high fever and swollen lymph nodes, or a widespread red, scaly rash with bumps under the skin, blisters, and fever.
- Contact a doctor or nurse immediately if you experience nervous system disorders such as tremors, seizures, or coma, especially if you have kidney problems or have received too high a dose.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you have a severe allergic reaction with itchy, raised rash, swelling, or difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face or mouth.
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- Do not take this medicine with chloramphenicol, aminoglycoside antibiotics (like gentamicin, tobramycin), or furosemide (a diuretic) without first talking to your doctor.
- Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant, planning to have a baby, or are breastfeeding.
- This medicine may cause dizziness, which can affect your ability to drive or use machines. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are sure you are not affected.
- Inform the person taking blood or urine samples that you are receiving Ceftazidim hameln, as it may affect test results.