Patient Medication Information: uses, side effects, how to take - Ceftazidime for Injection BP
What is Ceftazidime for Injection BP used for?
Ceftazidime for Injection BP treats infections in different parts of the body:
- lungs and lower airways (lower respiratory tract)
- bladder (urinary tract)
- skin
- blood (sepsis)
- bone
- around the inner organs (peritonitis)
- around the brain (meningitis)
Serious Warnings and Precautions
Seek medical help if you think you are experiencing any of the following serious side effects – you may need urgent medical treatment:
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Ceftazidime for Injection BP may also be used to treat other infections caused by certain bacteria.
Antibacterial drugs like Ceftazidime for Injection BP treat only bacterial infections. They do not treat viral infections such as the common cold.
How does Ceftazidime for Injection BP work?
- Ceftazidime for Injection BP contains a medicine called ceftazidime. It is an antibiotic. Antibiotics kill the bacteria that cause some infections.
What are the ingredients in Ceftazidime for Injection BP?
Medicinal ingredient: ceftazidime (as pentahydrate)
Non-medicinal ingredient: sodium carbonate
Ceftazidime for Injection BP comes in the following dosage forms:
- powder for solution (1 g, 2 g, 3 g, 6 g vials)
Do not use Ceftazidime for Injection BP if:
- you or your child are allergic to ceftazidime, cephalosporin antibiotics, or any of the ingredients in Ceftazidime for Injection BP. See What are the ingredients in Ceftazidime for Injection BP.
To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take Ceftazidime for Injection BP. Talk about any health conditions or problems you or your child may have, including if you:
- have had allergic reactions to other medicines (such as antibiotics)
- have had gastrointestinal disease; severe diarrhea or colitis
- have had anemia (low blood iron) after taking antibiotics like Ceftazidime for Injection BP
- have kidney disease or are elderly; your doctor may lower your dose of Ceftazidime for Injection BP
- need a low salt intake
are pregnant, or think you could be, or if you are planning to become pregnant
- are breast-feeding; you must check with your doctor before you Ceftazidime for Injection BP, as the medicine can pass into breast milk
Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you or your child takes, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.
The following may interact with Ceftazidime for Injection BP:
- other antibiotics (such as chloramphenicol or aminoglycosides)
- a type of water pills (known as loop diuretics, for example furosemide)
- birth control pills (contraceptive pills) may be less effective. If you are taking “the pill” while you are being treated with Ceftazidime for Injection BP you also need to use a barrier method of contraception (like condoms). Ask your doctor for advice.
If you or your child need a blood or urine test tell the person taking the sample that you have been given Ceftazidime for Injection BP. Ceftazidime for Injection BP can change how some blood tests (Coombs), or urine tests for sugar (Benedict’s or Fehling’s) work.
How to take Ceftazidime for Injection BP
- Ceftazidime for Injection BP is given by a doctor or nurse as an injection or infusion (drip) into a vein or an injection into a muscle. Although you may feel better early in treatment your doctor will continue to treat you with Ceftazidime for Injection BP until the infection clears up.
- Misuse or overuse of Ceftazidime for Injection BP could lead to the growth of bacteria that will not be killed by Ceftazidime for Injection BP (resistance). This means that Ceftazidime for Injection BP may not work for you in the future.
If you have any questions about your dose of Ceftazidime for Injection BP or how Ceftazidime for Injection BP is given, ask your doctor or nurse.
Usual dose:
Your doctor will decide on the correct dose of Ceftazidime for Injection BP depending on:
- the severity and type of your infection
- your age
- how well your kidneys are working
Ceftazidime for Injection BP is usually given 2 – 4 times a day for 7 – 14 days.
Overdose:
If you think you have taken too much Ceftazidime for Injection BP, contact your healthcare professional, hospital emergency department or regional poison control centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms.
What are possible side effects from using Ceftazidime for Injection BP?
Like all medicines, Ceftazidime for Injection BP can cause side effects. These are not all the possible side effects you may feel when taking Ceftazidime for Injection BP. If you experience any side effects not listed here, contact your healthcare professional.
Side effects may include:
- swelling, redness, or pain near the injection site
- diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomachache
- changes in blood or urine test results (noticed by your healthcare provider)
- white spots in the mouth or throat (yeast infection, thrush)
- vaginal yeast infection (in women)
- headache, dizziness
- blurred vision
- flushing (redness)
- bad taste in the mouth
Serious side effects and what to do about them
| Symptom / effect | Talk to your healthcare professional | Stop taking drug and get immediate medical help | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Only if severe | In all cases | ||
| COMMON | |||
| Blood problems: with symptoms like bleeding or bruising more easily than usual, or blood clotting too easily. | X | ||
| Pseudomembranous colitis (digestive system problems): with symptoms like severe diarrhea, usually with blood and mucus, stomach pain and fever. | X | ||
| VERY RARE | |||
| Allergic reaction: difficulty swallowing or breathing, wheezing, feeling sick to your stomach and throwing up, hives or rash, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat. | X | ||
Serious side effects and what to do about them
| Symptom / effect | Talk to your healthcare professional | Stop taking drug and get immediate medical help | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Only if severe | In all cases | ||
Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions (SCAR) (severe skin reactions that may also affect other organs):
| X | ||
| Erythema multiforme (severe skin reaction): skin rash which may blister and looks like small targets (central dark spots surrounded by a paler area with a dark ring around the edge). | X | ||
| Central Nervous System: problems such as tremors, | |||
Serious side effects and what to do about them
| Symptom / effect | Talk to your healthcare professional | Stop taking drug and get immediate medical help | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Only if severe | In all cases | ||
| twitching, seeing things that are not there, tingling, convulsions (fits or seizures), or coma. Particularly in people with kidney disease. | X | ||
| Liver problems: with symptoms such as yellowing of the whites of the eyes or skin. | X | ||
| Hemolytic anemia (breakdown of red blood cells): pale skin, weakness, tiredness, shortness of breath, yellowing of your skin and/or the whites of your eyes, fever. | X | ||
| Infection: fever, high heart rate, feeling unwell, or other signs of new or ongoing infection. | X | ||
If you have a troublesome symptom or side effect that is not listed here or becomes bad enough to interfere with your daily activities, talk to your healthcare professional.
Reporting Side Effects
You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:
NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice. |
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Storage:
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Do not use Ceftazidime for Injection BP after the expiry date shown on the pack.
Protect from light.
If you want more information about Ceftazidime for Injection BP:
- Talk to your healthcare professional
- Find the full product monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada website (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/drug-products/drug-product-database.html); the manufacturer’s website www.sterimaxinc.com, or by calling 1-800-881-3550.