Cozid 1 gm/vial (IM/IV Injection)

1 gm vial: ৳ 240.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ceftazidime pentahydrate
Company Beacon pharmaceuticals plc
Also available as
Cozid 250 mg injection Cozid 500 mg injection

Indications

  • Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Skin and Skin Structure Infections
  • Urinary Tract Infections
  • Bacterial Septicemia
  • Bone and Joint Infections
  • Gynecologic Infections
  • Intraabdominal Infections
  • Central Nervous System Infections

Pharmacology

  • Bactericidal Action
  • Inhibition of Cell-wall Synthesis
  • Broad-spectrum Antibiotic
  • Susceptibility to Gram-negative Organisms
  • Activity Against Gram-positive Organisms
  • Stability to Beta-lactamases

Dosage

  • Usual Adult Dosage: 1 gram administered IV or IM every 8 to 12 hours
  • Route Determined by Susceptibility of Causative Organisms
  • Variation in Dosage for Different Infections and Patient Conditions

Administration

  • Intravenous and Deep IM Injection
  • Reconstitution with Sterile Water for Injection
  • Avoidance of Intra-arterial Administration

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Ceftazidime
  • Contraindicated in Patients with Hypersensitivity to Cephalosporin Antibiotics

Side Effects

  • Local Reactions following IV Injection
  • Allergic Reactions
  • Gastrointestinal Symptoms
  • Central Nervous System Reactions

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Limited Data on Use in Pregnant Women
  • Excretion in Human Milk
  • Consideration of Discontinuation of Nursing

Precautions & Warnings

  • Reduced Dosage for Patients with Renal Insufficiency
  • Caution in Individuals with a History of Gastrointestinal Disease

Use in Special Populations

  • Dosage Reduction for Impaired Renal Function
  • Incorporation into Dialysis Fluid
  • No Dosage Adjustment for Hepatic Dysfunction

Overdose Effects

  • Occurrence in Patients with Renal Failure
  • Reactions include Seizure Activity and Coma
  • Importance of Supportive Treatment

Therapeutic Class

  • Third Generation Cephalosporins

Reconstitution

  • Amount of Sterile Water for Injection for Different Dosages

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 25°C
  • Protection from Light and Moisture
  • Stability of Reconstituted Solutions

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