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ceftazidime side effects?
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Dr. Michael Einanswered
Infectious Disease 48 years experience
See below.: All antibiotics have many potention side effects and toxicities. Ceftazidime is a cephalosporin antibiotic. The most common side effects are nausia, vomitting, diarrhea and allergic reactions. In general cephalosporin antibiotics are well tolerated and are safe to take during pregnancy.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Ceftazidime effects?
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Dr. Michael Einanswered
Infectious Disease 48 years experience
See below.: Ceftazidime is a cephalosporin antibiotic. The most common side effects are nausia, vomitting, diarrhea and allergic reactions. In general cephalosporin antibiotics are well tolerated and are safe to take during pregnancy. Ceftazidime has excellent antibacterial effects against a wide range of gram negative bacteria including pseudomonas.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
What are the side effects of ceftazidime?
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Dr. Ahmad M Hadiedanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 49 years experience
Her are they: Watery or bloody diarrhea, which may start while taking the drug or even quite awhile afterwards
signs of an allergic reaction, such as:
an unexplained rash
itching
hives
redness of the face
swelling of the mouth or throat
wheezing
difficulty breathing.
•an immediate allergic reaction (with rash and itching)
•headache
•dizziness
•unusual sensations, such as burning, tingling, or pric.
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