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Ceftazidime contraindications
Introduction
| Ceftazidime |
|---|
| FORATZ®,TAZICEF®,CEFTAZIDIME® FDA Package Insert |
| Description |
| Clinical Pharmacology |
| Microbiology |
| Indications and Usage |
| Contraindications |
| Warnings and Precautions |
| Adverse Reactions |
| Overdosage |
| Dosage and Administration |
| Compatibility and stability |
| Directions for use |
| How Supplied |
| Labels and Packages |
FORATZ,TAZICEF or Ceftazidime for injection are contraindicated in patients who have shown hypersensitivity to ceftazidime or the cephalosporin group of antibiotics.
References
http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2007/050578s053,050634s020lbl.pdf
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