Ceftazidim hameln
Ceftazidim hameln is an antibiotic used in adults and children, including newborns, that works by killing bacteria that cause infections.
Form
injektio-/infuusiokuiva-aine liuosta varten
Strength
2 g
Active Ingredient
Ceftazidime pentahydrate
Manufacturer
Hameln Pharma GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
The doctor will determine your dose. For adults and adolescents over 40 kg, it's typically 1 to 2 grams, three times a day.
Method
It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or muscle.
Important
The maximum daily dose for adults is 9 grams. For patients over 65, it should not exceed 3 grams per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Diarrhea
- •Swelling and redness around a vein
- •Red, raised rash that may be itchy
- •Pain, burning, swelling, or inflammation at the injection site
RARE
- •Stomach pain or diarrhea that may contain blood (bowel inflammation)
- •Thrush (yeast infection in the mouth or vagina)
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Stomach ache
- •Feeling sick or vomiting
- •Fever and chills
- •Kidney inflammation or kidney failure
- •Tingling or numbness
- •Unpleasant taste in the mouth
- •Yellowing of the whites of the eyes or skin (jaundice)
- •Rash with blisters that look like small target spots (dark center, lighter ring)
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to ceftazidime or any other ingredient in this medicine, or if you have had a severe allergic reaction to other antibiotics like penicillin.
- Seek urgent medical help if you get a widespread rash with blisters or peeling skin, fever, or swelling of lymph nodes (signs of serious skin reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome or DRESS).
- Contact your doctor or nurse immediately if you have a severe allergic reaction with itchy, raised rash, swelling of the face or mouth, and trouble breathing.
- Nervous system problems like tremors, seizures, or coma can occur, especially if you take too much medicine or have kidney problems. Tell your doctor if this happens.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking other medicines like chloramphenicol, aminoglycoside antibiotics (e.g., gentamicin), or furosemide, as they should not be given with Ceftazidim hameln without medical advice.
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- This medicine may cause dizziness, which can affect your ability to drive or use machines. Do not drive or use machines if you feel dizzy.
- Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to.