Ceftazidime and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with ceftazidime.
Ceftazidime 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.
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Ceftazidime drug interactions
There are 74 drug interactions with ceftazidime.
Ceftazidime disease interactions
There are 7 disease interactions with ceftazidime which include:
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| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| 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. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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