Tazid 1 gm/vial (IM/IV Injection)

1 gm vial: ৳ 240.72

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ceftazidime pentahydrate
Company Square pharmaceuticals plc
Also available as
Tazid 250 mg injection Tazid 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
  • Susceptibility to Gram-negative Organisms
  • Activity Against Gram-positive Organisms

Dosage

  • Usual Adult Dosage: 1 gram intravenously or intramuscularly every 8 to 12 hours
  • Dosage Dependent on Susceptibility, Severity of Infection, and Patient's Renal Function
  • Different Dosage for Urinary Tract Infections and Severe Infections
  • Reduced Dosage for Elderly
  • Higher Doses for Cystic Fibrosis

Administration

  • Can be Given Intravenously or by Deep IM Injection
  • Reconstitution Required with Sterile Water for Injection

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Ceftazidime or Cephalosporin Antibiotics

Side Effects

  • Local Reactions Following IV Injection
  • Allergic and Gastrointestinal Reactions
  • Hypersensitivity Reactions
  • Gastrointestinal Symptoms
  • Central Nervous System Reactions

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Limited Studies on Pregnant Women
  • Excretion in Human Milk
  • Consideration for Discontinuation of Nursing

Precautions & Warnings

  • Dosage Reduction for Renal Insufficiency
  • Caution for Gastrointestinal Disease History

Use in Special Populations

  • Dosage Adjustment for Impaired Renal Function
  • Usage in Peritoneal Dialysis
  • No Dosage Adjustment for Hepatic Dysfunction

Overdose Effects

  • Occurrence in Patients with Renal Failure
  • Seizure Activity, Encephalopathy, and Coma

Therapeutic Class

  • Third Generation Cephalosporins

Reconstitution

  • Specific Amount of WFI for Different dosages

Storage Conditions

  • Store Below 25°C
  • Protect from Light and Moisture
  • Stable Reconstituted Solutions for up to 24 Hours

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