Maxidim 1 gm/vial (IM/IV Injection)
1 gm vial: ৳ 240.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ceftazidime pentahydrate |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Product Title
- Maxidim Injection
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibiotic
- Healthcare
Description
- Broad-spectrum bactericidal action
- Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of skin and skin structure infections
- Treatment of urinary tract infections
- Treatment of bacterial septicemia
- Treatment of bone and joint infections
- Treatment of gynecologic infections
- Treatment of intraabdominal infections
- Treatment of central nervous system infections
- Indicated for adult and pediatric use
Color Options
- No color options
Dosage
- Usual adult dosage is 1 gram
- Dosage range for adults is 1 to 6 gm per day
- Usual dosage range for children aged over two months is 30 to 100 mg/kg/day
- Dosage for neonates and children up to 2 months of age is 25 to 60 mg/kg/day
Administration
- Can be given intravenously or by deep IM injection
- Intra-arterial administration should be avoided
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Ceftazidime or cephalosporin group of antibiotics
Side Effects
- Common side-effects include local reactions following IV injection
- Common side-effects include allergic and gastrointestinal reactions
- Hypersensitivity reactions like pruritus, rash, and fever
- Gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain
- Central nervous system reactions like headache, dizziness, and paresthesia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safety during pregnancy not established, should be used if clearly needed
- Excreted in human milk in low concentrations
Precautions & Warnings
- Total daily dosage should be reduced in patients with renal insufficiency
- Prescribed with caution in individuals with a history of gastrointestinal disease
Use in Special Populations
- Recommended dosage reduction in patients with impaired renal function
- Usable in peritoneal dialysis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD)
- No adjustment in dosage required for patients with hepatic dysfunction
Overdose Effects
- Overdosage may lead to seizure activity, encephalopathy, neuromuscular excitability, and coma
Therapeutic Class
- Third generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Instructions for reconstituting with Sterile Water for Injection for IM/IV administration
Storage Conditions
- Store below 25°C, protected from light and moisture
- Reconstituted solutions are stable for up to 24 hours if stored between 2°C-8°C
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal action by inhibition of enzymes responsible for cell-wall synthesis
- Effective against a wide range of gram-negative organisms
- Stable to most clinically important beta-lactamases