Side effect(s) of Ceftazidime

Last Updated on Jan 11, 2023

Review the side-effects of Ceftazidime 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.

  Gastrointestinal- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain or cramps, flatulence, colitis, including colon infection.

  Genitourinary- Pus in urine, kidney dysfunction, absence of urine, reversible interstitial inflammation of kidney, blood in urine, toxic kidney disease.

  Blood- Increase in white blood cell, eosinophils and lymphocytes, decrease in nuetrophils, decreased platelet function, decreases red blood cells, insufficiency of new blood cells, bleeding.

  Liver- Liver function impairment, jaundice, abnormal liver function test results.

  Miscellaneous- Hypersensitivity, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme, toxic detachment of skin layers, overgrowth, serum sickness–like reactions (eg, skin rashes, joint pain, fever), inflammation of veins, and pain at injection site.

Other Precautions :

It may reduce the ability of your blood to clot. Avoid activities that may cause bruising or injury.

Drug Name : Ceftazidime

Ceftazidime(Ceptaz) generic is a cephalosporin antibiotic, prescribed for certain types of bacterial infections. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.