Fortaz (Ceftazidime) is a prescription medication used to treat several kinds of mild, severe, and life-threatening bacterial infections. Bacterial infections can cause several symptoms, including fever, chills, sweats, fatigue, coughing, and muscle pain. The active ingredient in Fortaz is Ceftazidime. Ceftazidime belongs to a class of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. They work by stopping the growth of bacteria, causing them to die.
Manufacturer Information
We currently offer the brand Fortaz from Canada manufactured by GSK in the strength of 1 gm and 2 gm powder for solution. The generic Ceftazidime is not available.
Get medical help immediately if you have any of these signs or an allergic reaction while using Fortaz. The most common side effects of Fortaz may include the following:
• Diarrhea;
• Dizziness;
• Headache;
• Nausea;
• Stomach pain
Contact your doctor right away if you have any of the severe side effects, including:
• Involuntary muscle movement;
• Seizure;
• Severe stomach pain;
• Signs of an allergic reaction, such as trouble breathing, hives, swelling of the face, lips, or throat
These are not all of the side effects of Fortaz. Always contact your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
You should not use Fortaz if you are allergic to Ceftazidime or any ingredient in Fortaz. Before you start using this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially if you:
• Are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed;
• Are malnourished;
• Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant;
• Have bleeding problems;
• Have diabetes;
• Have gastrointestinal disease;
• Have kidney disease;
• Have liver disease
Tell your doctor about all your medications, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be drug interactions between Fortaz and other medicines, like chloramphenicol, neomycin, amikacin, etc. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is unknown if Fortaz will harm an unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. It is unknown if Ceftazidime passes into breast milk or if it may harm your nursing infant. Use this medicine exactly as your doctor prescribes. Fortaz comes as a powder for injection. The powder is to be mixed with a liquid and administered into a vein or a muscle. You may receive Ceftazidime in a hospital or administer the medication at home. If you receive Ceftazidime at home, your doctor will show you how to use the medication. Ensure you understand these directions, and ask your doctor if you have any questions. You should begin to feel better during the first few days of treatment with Ceftazidime. If your symptoms do not improve or get worse, call your doctor. Use Fortaz until you finish the prescription, even if you feel better. If you stop using this drug too soon or skip doses, your infection may not be completely treated, and the bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics. Fortaz is only for bacterial infections. The drug will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Ceftazidime decreases the effectiveness of some oral contraceptives. You will need to use another form of birth control while using this medication. Talk to your doctor about other ways to prevent pregnancy while using Fortaz. Store this drug at room temperature, away from light and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.