Ceftazidime: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Ceftazidime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic given by injection. It stands out among cephalosporins for its activity against Pseudomonas, a hard-to-treat bacterium common in hospital infections.
How Ceftazidime works
Ceftazidime breaks down the bacterial cell wall. Its structure lets it reach and kill Pseudomonas and other gram-negative bacteria that many oral antibiotics cannot.
What is Ceftazidime used for?
- Hospital-acquired pneumonia, including in ventilated patients
- Complicated urinary tract and kidney infections
- Abdominal infections
- Bone and joint infections
- Infections in patients with a low white cell count and fever
- Chest infections in people with cystic fibrosis
Side effects of Ceftazidime
Not everyone gets side effects. The ones reported more often are:
- Pain or inflammation at the injection site
- Diarrhoea
- Skin rash or itching
- Changes in blood tests
Get medical help straight away if you notice signs of a serious allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face, lips or throat, difficulty breathing, or a widespread rash.
Precautions and warnings
- Tell the doctor about any allergy to penicillin or cephalosporins.
- The dose is adjusted in kidney disease, so tell the doctor about kidney problems.
- It should only be given by a trained healthcare professional.
- Tell the doctor if you have had colitis after antibiotics.
- Tell the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions about Ceftazidime
Why is ceftazidime used for Pseudomonas?
Pseudomonas resists many common antibiotics. Ceftazidime is one of the few cephalosporins that works reliably against it, which is why it is used for certain hospital infections.
Ceftazidime brands and prices in Pakistan
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