Zidicef 500 mg/vial (IM/IV Injection)

500 mg vial: ৳ 115.43

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Ceftazidime pentahydrate
Company	Popular pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Zidicef 250 mg injection Zidicef 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 enzymes responsible for cell-wall synthesis, Susceptibility to gram-negative organisms, Stability to clinically important beta-lactamases

Dosage

Usual adult dosage of 1 gram every 8 to 12 hours
Dosage for urinary tract infections and less serious infections
Dosage for severe infections in immunocompromised patients
Dosage for prophylactic use in prostatic surgery
Dosage for elderly and cystic fibrosis
Dosage for infants, children, and neonates

Administration

Intravenous or deep intramuscular injection, Reconstitution 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

Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
Excretion in human milk
Consideration for discontinuing nursing

Precautions & Warnings

Reduction of total daily dosage in renal insufficiency
Caution in individuals with history of gastrointestinal disease

Use in Special Populations

Dosage adjustment in impaired renal function
Dosage in peritoneal dialysis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
No dosage adjustment required for hepatic dysfunction

Overdose Effects

Overdosage reactions in renal failure patients

Therapeutic Class

Third generation Cephalosporins

Reconstitution

Instructions on the amount of Sterile Water for Injection to be added for the administration of specific doses

Storage Conditions

Store below 25°C, Protect from light and moisture, Stability of reconstituted solutions