Ceftazim 250 mg/vial (IM/IV Injection)

250 mg vial: ৳ 85.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ceftazidime pentahydrate
Company Aristopharma ltd
Also available as
Ceftazim 500 mg injection Ceftazim 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
  • Inhibition of cell-wall synthesis
  • Broad-spectrum antibiotic
  • Activity against gram-negative organisms
  • Stability against beta-lactamases

Dosage

  • Usual adult dosage of 1 gram
  • Intravenous or intramuscular administration
  • Dosage adjustment for elderly and infants
  • Dosage based on severity and sensitivity of infections
  • Dosage adjustment for renal insufficiency

Administration

  • Intravenous or deep intramuscular injection
  • Reconstitution with Sterile Water for Injection

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Ceftazidime
  • Contraindication in patients showing hypersensitivity to cephalosporin group

Side Effects

  • Local reactions following IV injection
  • Allergic and gastrointestinal reactions
  • Hypersensitivity reactions like pruritus, rash, and fever
  • Gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting
  • Central nervous system reactions like headache and dizziness

Pregnancy & Lactation

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

Precautions & Warnings

  • Reduced dosage in renal insufficiency
  • Caution in patients with gastrointestinal disease

Use in Special Populations

  • Dosage adjustment in impaired renal function
  • Use in peritoneal dialysis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
  • No dosage adjustment for impaired hepatic function

Overdose Effects

  • Seizure activity
  • Encephalopathy
  • Neuromuscular excitability
  • Coma
  • Supportive treatment for acute overdosage

Therapeutic Class

  • Third generation Cephalosporins

Reconstitution

  • Dosage and volume for IM and IV administration

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 25°C
  • Protected from light and moisture

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