Zitum 500 mg/vial (IM/IV Injection)

500 mg vial: ৳ 115.78

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ceftazidime pentahydrate
Company Aci limited
Also available as
Zitum 250 mg injection Zitum 1 gm injection

Indications

  • 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

Pharmacology

  • Bactericidal Action
  • Inhibition of Enzymes Responsible for Cell-wall Synthesis
  • Susceptibility to Gram-negative Organisms
  • Stability to Beta-lactamases
  • Activity Against Gram-positive Organisms

Dosage

  • Usual Adult Dosage of 1 gram every 8 to 12 hours
  • Dosage Dependent on Susceptibility of Causative Organisms
  • Variety of Dosage Ranges for Different Infections
  • Dosage Adjustment for Adults, Elderly, Infants, and Children

Administration

  • Intravenous or Deep IM Injection
  • Reconstitution with Sterile Water for Injection

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Ceftazidime or Cephalosporin Group

Side Effects

  • Local Reactions following IV Injection
  • Allergic Reactions
  • Gastrointestinal Reactions
  • Central Nervous System Reactions

Pregnancy & Lactation

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

Precautions & Warnings

  • Reduced Total Daily Dosage for Renal Insufficiency
  • Caution in Individuals with Gastrointestinal Disease

Use in Special Populations

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

Overdose Effects

  • Occurrence in Renal Failure Patients
  • Observation and Supportive Treatment for Overdose

Therapeutic Class

  • Third Generation Cephalosporins

Reconstitution

  • Instructions for Adding WFI for IM and IV Administration

Storage Conditions

  • Storage Below 25°C
  • Protection from Light and Moisture
  • Stability of Reconstituted Solutions for up to 24 hours

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