Comparing Ceftazidime vs Primaxin IM
Ceftazidime | Primaxin IM |
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Ceftazidime | Primaxin IM (cilastatin / imipenem) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Endocarditis, Bladder Infection, Bacteremia, Bone infection, Endometritis, Febrile Neutropenia, Intraabdominal Infection, Joint Infection, Kidney Infections, Melioidosis, Meningitis... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Aspiration Pneumonia, Bacteremia, Bacterial Infection, Bone infection, Bronchitis, Deep Neck Infection, Endocarditis, Endometritis, Febrile Neutropenia, Intraabdominal Infection, Joint... View more |
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More about Ceftazidime | More about Primaxin IM (cilastatin / imipenem) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Primaxin IM has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: ceftazidime side effects in more detail. |
See also: Primaxin IM side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Fortaz, Tazicef | Other cilastatin / imipenem brands include: Primaxin IV | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
2 hours |
1 hour |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 57 drugs are known to interact with ceftazidime:
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A total of 37 drugs are known to interact with Primaxin IM:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
July 19, 1985 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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