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Side effect(s) of Ceftizoxime


Review the side-effects of Ceftizoxime as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  General:
Pain at injection site, numbness

  Gastrointestinal:
Pseudomembranous colitis (inflammation of the colon with watery or bloody diarrhea)

  Hematologic:
Eosinophilia, thrombocytosis

  Skin:
Maculopapular rash, pruritus

  Other:
Hypersensitivity reactions, elevated temperature.

Other Precautions :

• Contact doctor if you observe bloody or watery stool
• Entire course of the medication should be finished
• Prothrombin activity should be monitored in patients with kidney problems, liver problems, and malnutrition

Drug Name : Ceftizoxime

Ceftizoxime generic Ceftizoxime is active against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative organisms and is used in the treatment of lower respiratory tract infections , gonorrhea , pelvic inflammatory disease that also has appropriate antichlamydial coverage, intra abdominal infections, septicemia , skin infections , bone and joint infections, and in infections that are resistant to other cephalosporins, aminoglycosides, or penicillins. Ceftizoxime belongs to the third generation cephalosporin antibiotic class. It is resistant to a board spectrum of beta-lactamases. It acts by interfering with the last step (cross-linking of peptidoglycans) of cell wall synthesis in bacteria. This leads to a reduction of cell wall stability and leads to cell lysis. Ceftizoxime sodium is the sodium salt form of ceftizoxime.


Trade Names for Ceftizoxime

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