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Ceftizoxime
INFORMATION ABOUT CEFTIZOXIME
Ceftizoxime Uses
Ceftizoxime is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
How Ceftizoxime works
Ceftizoxime is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Common side effects of Ceftizoxime
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Nausea, Diarrhea, Allergic reaction
CONTENT DETAILS
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Written By
Dr. Subita Alagh
BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Lalit Kanodia
MBA, MD Pharmacology
Last updated
20 Feb 2025 | 08:28 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Ceftizoxime
- Your doctor has prescribed Ceftizoxime to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat.
- Discontinue Ceftizoxime and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Ceftizoxime as it may cause increased side effects.
- Your doctor has prescribed Ceftizoxime to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Ceftizoxime as it may cause increased side effects.
- Discontinue Ceftizoxime and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Frequently asked questions for Ceftizoxime
Ceftizoxime is administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor and should not be self administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Ceftizoxime.
Usually, Ceftizoxime starts working soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better even after finishing the full course of treatment. You must also inform your doctor if the symptoms get worse while using this medicine.
Usually, Ceftizoxime stays in the body for around 2 days after completely stopping the medicine.
Before taking Ceftizoxime, inform your doctor if you have or ever had any problems related to your stomach such as colitis or kidneys (like, if you are on dialysis). Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or if you are planning a baby, tell your doctor before taking Ceftizoxime to avoid any harmful effects on the baby.
Ceftizoxime is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Ceftizoxime too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.