How does it work?

Ceftazidime belongs to a group of antibiotics called the cephalosporins. They kill bacteria by interfering with the ability of bacteria to form cell walls. The bacteria therefore break up and die. Ceftazidime is given by injection or infusion and is generally used for severe infections.

What is it used for?

Abdominal infections

Infections caused by the bacterium pseudomonas aeruginosa

Infections of the organs associated with breathing including nose, windpipe and lungs (respiratory tract)

Infections of the urinary system

Use with caution in

Kidney disease

Penicillin allergy

Not to be used in

Allergy to any of the active ingredients

Life long inherited blood diseases which can cause a variety of symptoms, including mental health problems (porphyrias)

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

There are no known harmful effects when this medicine is used during pregnancy.

This medicine passes into breast milk. Seek medical advice from your doctor before using this medicine during breastfeeding.

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

Headache

Rash

Itching (pruritus)

Diarrhoea

Allergic reaction to active ingredient

Alteration in taste sensation after injection

Fever (pyrexia)

Pain and inflammation of the blood vessel at the site of injection

Nausea and vomiting

Inflammation of the large intestine (colitis)

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

How can this medicine affect other medicines?

The removal of ceftazidime from the body may be slowed if given with probenecid.

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