It is used in the treatment of various bacterial infections like gonorrhea, pelvic inflammatory infection, urinary tract infection, severe or refractory infection, life threatning infection and others.
Ceftizoxime
Infection
Swelling, redness, or pain at the injection site may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the drug.
Adjust dose in renal impairment; transaminitis, anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, transient elevations in BUN/creatinine, or GI adverse effects may occur
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, stomach/intestinal diseases (such as colitis).
Continue to use this medication for the full time prescribed, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may result in a return of the infection.
This medication passes into breast milk in small amounts and is unlikely to harm a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Please consult your doctor when taking this medicine if you are pregnant.
Drugs such as vaccines, hormone replacement therapy, Anti-Coagulants can interact with this drug.