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Tazicef and Alcohol/Food Interactions

There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Tazicef (ceftazidime).

Moderate

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Moderate Potential Hazard, High plausibility

ceftazidime - sodium

Fortaz, Tazicef, and Tazidime (brands of parenteral ceftazidime pentahydrate) are formulated with sodium carbonate and contain approximately 53 mg (2.3 mEq) of sodium per each gram of ceftazidime activity. The sodium content should be considered in patients with conditions that may require sodium restriction, such as congestive heart failure, hypertension, and fluid retention. Ceptaz, another brand of ceftazidime, is formulated with l-arginine and contains no sodium.

References

  1. "Product Information. Fortaz (ceftazidime)." Glaxo Wellcome PROD (2002):
  2. "Product Information. Tazicef (ceftazidime)." SmithKline Beecham PROD (2002):
  3. "Product Information. Ceptaz (ceftazidime)." Glaxo Wellcome PROD (2001):
  4. "Product Information. Tazidime (ceftazidime)." Lilly, Eli and Company PROD (2001):
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Tazicef drug interactions

There are 57 drug interactions with Tazicef (ceftazidime).

Tazicef disease interactions

There are 7 disease interactions with Tazicef (ceftazidime) which include:

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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