Stef Injection

Stef Injection (Ceftazidime) is a cephalosporin antibiotic prescribed to treat a wide range of bacterial infections including those which are serious and life threatening. It works by inhibiting the activity of existing bacterial, providing the body`s immune system room to fight the infection.

Stef Injection (Ceftazidime) is administered by injection and is usually done so by a medical professional at a hospital or health clinic. It is injected directly into a vein or muscle and often requires diluting using diluents.

Always complete the entire course of medication which you have been prescribed. Infections can often continue undetected so it is not possible to judge when the infection has completely cleared up and infections will relapse more severe and medicine resistant if allowed to.

Report all side effects to your physician. If any persist or worsen inform your physician as soon as possible.

Possible side effects reported by patients taking Stef Injection (Ceftazidime) include headaches, dizziness, nausea, stomach pains, vomiting, vagina discharge or itchiness, numb sensations, or tingling sensations.

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of the following more serious side effects.

• Severe headaches
• Fever or sore throat
• Bloody diarrhea
• Skin discoloration, blistering, redness, or peeling
• Mouth sores
• Jaundice
• Seizures or convulsions
• Any allergies of an allergic reaction (such as skin rashes, hives, chest pains, swelling of the face or limbs, trouble breathing, or trouble swallowing)

Stef Injection (Ceftazidime) can affect the effectiveness of the female birth control pill. Consult your physician if you are using this form of contraception before you begin taking this medication.

This medicine may affect the results of medical urine tests. Always inform the physician taking a urine test if you have or have recently been taking this medication.