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What other drugs will affect ceftazidime injection?

Before using ceftazidime, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

• chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin);

• diuretics (water pills) such as furosemide (Lasix); or

• an antibiotic such as amikacin (Amikin), gentamicin (Garamycin), kanamycin (Kantrex), neomycin (Mycifradin, Neo-Fradin, Neo-Tab), netilmicin (Netromycin), streptomycin, or tobramycin (Nebcin, Tobi).

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with ceftazidime. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about ceftazidime.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.