Cefazid 250 mg/vial (IM/IV Injection)

250 mg vial: ৳ 85.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Ceftazidime pentahydrate
Company	Renata limited
Also available as	Cefazid 500 mg injection Cefazid 1 gm 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
Broad-spectrum Antibiotic
Inhibition of Cell-wall Synthesis
Susceptibility to Gram-negative Organisms
Stability to Beta-lactamases
Activity Against Gram-positive Organisms

Dosage

Usual Adult Dosage: 1 gram every 8 to 12 hours
Dosage determined by susceptibility, severity of infection, and patient's condition
Dosage range for adults: 1 to 6 gm per day
Dosage range for children: 30 to 100 mg/kg/day

Administration

Intravenous or Intramuscular Administration
Reconstitution with Sterile Water for Injection

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to Ceftazidime or Cephalosporins

Side Effects

Local Reactions following IV Injection
Allergic and Gastrointestinal Reactions
Hypersensitivity Reactions: pruritus, rash, fever
Gastrointestinal Symptoms: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain
Central Nervous System Reactions: headache, dizziness, paresthesia

Pregnancy & Lactation

Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
Excretion in human milk in low concentrations

Precautions & Warnings

Reduce dosage in renal insufficiency
Prescribe with caution in history of gastrointestinal disease

Use in Special Populations

Dosage reduction in impaired renal function
Use in peritoneal dialysis and CAPD
No adjustment for patients with hepatic dysfunction

Overdose Effects

Seizure Activity
Encephalopathy
Neuromuscular Excitability
Coma

Therapeutic Class

Third generation Cephalosporins

Reconstitution

Amount of WFI for reconstitution

Storage Conditions

Store below 25°C, protected from light and moisture

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