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Fortaz in D5W and Sodium

Result of checking the interaction of drug Fortaz in D5W and disease Sodium for safety when used together.

Check result:

Fortaz in D5W <> Sodium

Relevance: 23.07.2019 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 use in presence of concomitant diseases.

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.

References:

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

Fortaz in D5W

Generic Name: ceftazidime

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

Synonyms: Fortaz

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