Serozid 250 mg/vial (IM/IV Injection)
250 mg vial: ৳ 85.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ceftazidime pentahydrate |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
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 enzymes
- Broad-spectrum antibiotic
- Susceptibility to gram-negative organisms
- Activity against gram-positive organisms
Dosage
- Usual adult dosage 1 gram
- Dosage determined by susceptibility of organisms
- Dosage depends on severity of infection
- Dosage depends on renal function
- Dosage range for adults 1 to 6 gm per day
- Dosage range for children aged over two months 30 to 100 mg/kg/day
Administration
- Intravenous administration
- Intramuscular administration
- Reconstitution with Sterile Water for Injection
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Ceftazidime
Side Effects
- Local reactions following IV injection
- Allergic reactions
- Gastrointestinal reactions
- Central nervous system reactions
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not well studied in pregnant women
- Excretion in human milk
- Consideration for discontinuation of nursing
Precautions & Warnings
- Reduced dosage for renal insufficiency
- Caution in patients with history of gastrointestinal disease
Use in Special Populations
- Dosage reduction for impaired renal function
- Use in peritoneal dialysis
- No adjustment in dosage for hepatic dysfunction
Overdose Effects
- Reactions in patients with renal failure
- Seizure activity
- Neuromuscular excitability
- Coma
Therapeutic Class
- Third generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Amount of WFI for different administration types
Storage Conditions
- Store below 25°C
- Protected from light and moisture
- Reconstituted solutions stable for up to 24 hours at 2°C-8°C