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Tazicef and High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Result of checking the interaction of Tazicef and High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) for safety when used together.

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Tazicef <> High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Relevance: 03.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug interaction with food or lifestyle.

Consumer:

Fortaz, Tazicef, and Tazidime (brands of parenteral ceftazidime pentahydrate) are formulated with sodium carbonate and contain approximately 53 mg (2.3 mEq) of sodium per each gram of ceftazidime activity. The sodium content should be considered in patients with conditions that may require sodium restriction, such as congestive heart failure, hypertension, and fluid retention. Ceptaz, another brand of ceftazidime, is formulated with l-arginine and contains no sodium.

Professional:

Fortaz, Tazicef, and Tazidime (brands of parenteral ceftazidime pentahydrate) are formulated with sodium carbonate and contain approximately 53 mg (2.3 mEq) of sodium per each gram of ceftazidime activity. The sodium content should be considered in patients with conditions that may require sodium restriction, such as congestive heart failure, hypertension, and fluid retention. Ceptaz, another brand of ceftazidime, is formulated with l-arginine and contains no sodium.

References:
  • "Product Information. Fortaz (ceftazidime)." Glaxo Wellcome, Research Triangle Park, NC.
  • "Product Information. Tazidime (ceftazidime)" Lilly, Eli and Company, Indianapolis, IN.
  • "Product Information. Tazicef (ceftazidime)." SmithKline Beecham, Philadelphia, PA.
  • "Product Information. Ceptaz (ceftazidime)" Glaxo Wellcome, Research Triangle Pk, NC.
Tazicef

Generic Name: ceftazidime

Brand Name: Fortaz, Tazicef, Ceptaz, Tazidime, Tazicef Novaplus, Tazicef ADD-Vantage, Fortaz ADD-Vantage, Fortaz Twistvial

Synonyms: n.a.

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