Zidimax 250 mg/vial (IM/IV Injection)
250 mg vial: ৳ 70.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ceftazidime pentahydrate |
| Company | Biopharma limited |
| Also available as |
Title
- Zidimax Injection
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibiotic
- Cephalosporin
- Parenteral Administration
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
- Treatment of Infections caused by susceptible organisms
Pharmacology
- Bactericidal Action
- Inhibition of Cell-wall Synthesis
- Susceptibility to Gram-negative Organisms
- Activity Against Gram-positive Organisms
- Stability to Beta-lactamases
- Active Against Strains Resistant to Ampicillin
Dosage
- Usual Adult Dosage: 1 gram every 8-12 hours
- Dosage determined by susceptibility, severity of infection, and renal function
- Dosage depends on severity, sensitivity, type of infections, age, weight, and renal function
- Dosage range for adults: 1 to 6 gm per day
- Dosage range for children: 30 to 100 mg/kg/day
Administration
- Intravenous or deep IM 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
- Excreted in low concentrations in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Dosage reduction in renal insufficiency
- Caution in individuals with history of gastrointestinal disease
Use in Special Populations
- Dosage reduction in impaired renal function
- Usage in peritoneal dialysis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
- No dosage adjustment for patients with hepatic dysfunction
Overdose Effects
- Seizure activity
- Encephalopathy
- Neuromuscular excitability
- Coma
- Supportive treatment for acute overdosage
Therapeutic Class
- Third generation Cephalosporins
Reconstitution
- Amount of WFI to be added for different doses and routes of administration
Storage Conditions
- Store below 25°C
- Protect from light and moisture
- Stability of reconstituted solutions for up to 24 hours if stored between 2°C-8°C