Ceftazidime + Sulbactam
Information about Ceftazidime + Sulbactam
Ceftazidime + Sulbactam Uses
Ceftazidime+Sulbactam is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
How Ceftazidime + Sulbactam works
Ceftazidime + Sulbactam is a combination of two medicines: Ceftazidime and Sulbactam. Ceftazidime is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria. Sulbactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor which reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Ceftazidime against bacteria.
Common side effects of Ceftazidime + Sulbactam
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Available Medicine for Ceftazidime + Sulbactam
Expert advice for Ceftazidime + Sulbactam
- You have been prescribed this combination medicine to treat bacterial infections even if they have developed resistance.
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics along with Ceftazidime + Sulbactam may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps.
- Take it with food and plenty of fluids to avoid an upset stomach.
- Stop taking Ceftazidime + Sulbactam and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.