Drug details

Fortaz (ceftazidime)

type of Cephalosporins, 3rd Generation

Fortaz (ceftazidime injection) is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening forms. Fortaz is available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• hives,
• difficulty breathing,
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
• confusion,
• severe stomach pain,
• diarrhea that is watery or bloody,
• problems with speech or memory,
• seizures, and
• cold feeling, discoloration, or skin changes in your fingers

The following drugs are related to Fortaz, either as a replacement or used together:

• Tazicef (ceftazidime injection)
• DermOtic (fluocinolone acetonide oil ear drops)
• Rolvedon (eflapegrastim-xnst for injection)
• Xerava (eravacycline for injection)
• Fylnetra (pegfilgrastim-pbbk injection, for subcutaneous use)