Accutaz AS Injection 1'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Ceftriaxone 1000 mg+Tazobactam 125 mg
Manufacturer
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT ACCUTAZ AS INJECTIONACCUTAZ AS INJECTION is a combination of Ceftriaxone and Tazobactam which belongs to the group of medicines called Antibiotics. It is used to manage several bacterial infections like lower respiratory tract infections such as pneumonia, acute bacterial otitis media lower respiratory tract infections, pneumonia, infection in the ear, skin, urinary tract infections, gonorrhoea, pelvic inflammatory disease, bacterial septicaemia, bone and joint infections, intra-abdominal infections, including peritonitis and biliary tract infections, bacterial meningitis, surgical prophylaxis (pre-operative antibiotics, infections in neutropenic patients). Pneumonia is an infection which ca
Uses
inflammation in the air sac producing cough with phlegm and shortness of breath. Urinary tract infection affects the urinary bladder later gets spreads to the kidneys. Bacteraemia is an infectious condition indicating presence of bacteria in the blood stream. Bacterial meningitis is an infection caused by bacteria in the region surrounding the brain. Neutropenic is low levels of neutrophils (a type of white blood cells) in our body. Inform your doctor or your health- care professional before any laboratory tests as ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION will interact with medical investigations. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or to any other medicines. ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION should not be used in patients allergic to penicillin antibiotics, cefepime, tazobactam and other beta-lactam antibiotics. ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with or history of allergic reactions, diarrhoea, gastrointestinal disease (colitis) kidney and liver diseases. Avoid concomitant use of other antibiotics and diuretics along with ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION. ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION should be used with caution in pregnant and breast-feeding women. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine. ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION should be used with caution in new-borns, children and adolescents. ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION is not recommended for use in pre-mature babies and in children with or history of jaundice and hyperbilirubinemia. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine. ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly people. The common
How It Works
ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION works by destroying the bacterial growth responsible for causing infections. ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION have combination of Ceftriaxone and Tazobactam where Ceftriaxone works by interrupting the cell wall formation by binding with the enzymes responsible for cell wall synthesis. This binding causes defects in the cell wall leading to cell death causing death of the organism. Tazobactam present in ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION is responsible for the irreversible termination of enzymes (beta- lactamases) that protect the organism from antibiotics. Thus, produces less anti-bacterial actions when given alone so it’s always used in combination with other antibiotics. Thus, both the substances works by inhibiting the bacterial growth.
Directions for Use
ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION will be administered into the vein (intravenously) or into the muscle (intramuscularly) by your doctor or nurse. Your doctor will administer the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
ACCUTAZ AS INJECTIONIt is used to manage bacterial infections such as: lower respiratory tract infections pneumonia infection in the ear skin infections complicated and uncomplicated urinary tract infections sexually transmitted disease (gonorrhoea affecting cervix, urethra and rectal) pelvic inflammatory disease (infection affecting reproductive organs) bacterial septicaemia bone and joint infections intra-abdominal infections (peritonitis and biliary tract infections) bacterial meningitis surgical prophylaxis (pre-operative antibiotics) infections in neutropenic patients HOW ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION WORKSACCUTAZ AS INJECTION works by destroying the bacterial growth responsible for causing infections. ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION have combination of Ceftriaxone and Tazobactam where Ceftriaxone works by interrupting the cell wall formation by binding with the enzymes responsible for cell wall synthesis. This binding causes defects in the cell wall leading to cell death causing death of the organism. Tazobactam present in ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION is responsible for the irreversible termination of enzymes (beta- lactamases) that protect the organism from antibiotics. Thus, produces less anti-bacterial actions when given alone so it’s always used in combination with other antibiotics. Thus, both the substances works by inhibiting the bacterial growth. DIRECTIONS FOR USEACCUTAZ AS INJECTION will be administered into the vein (intravenously) or into the muscle (intramuscularly) by your doctor or nurse. Your doctor will administer the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF ACCUTAZ AS INJECTIONCOMMON abnormal cell count in blood diarrhoea nausea, vomiting elevations of liver enzymes skin allergies UNCOMMON headache dizziness increased creatinine, abnormal discharge in urine vaginal infections (in women) increased sweating, hot flush taste changes RARE breathing difficulty, swelling in face or tongue sore mouth, voice changes decreased urine, glucose, blood in urine
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYACCUTAZ AS INJECTION should be used with caution in pregnant women only if clearly needed. Consult your doctor before taking ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION. BREASTFEEDINGACCUTAZ AS INJECTION should be used with caution in breastfeeding women as it may pass into the breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or handle heavy machines if you experience side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, tired or if you have blurred vision while taking this ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION. ALCOHOLConsumption of alcohol is not recommended during management with ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION. KIDNEYACCUTAZ AS INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION. LIVERACCUTAZ AS INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION. ALLERGYDo not take if you are allergic to Ceftriaxone, Tazobactam, other beta- lactam or any other ingredients of this medicine. LUNGSACCUTAZ AS INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with pneumonia. Consult your doctor before taking. OTHERSBefore taking ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION inform your doctor if you: have or ever had allergic reactions have diarrhoea have or had gastrointestinal disease (colitis) Use in pediatrics: ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION is not recommended for use in premature new-born babies and in children with or history of jaundice and hyperbilirubinemia. If needed your doctor will prescribe the right dose depends on your child’s age, body weight and disease condition. Consult your doctor before taking it. Use in geriatrics: ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: other antibiotics used to manage bacterial infections (Ex. chloramphenicol) medicines used to manage fluid accumulation (Ex. furosemide) probenecid (used to manage gout) disulfiram (used to manage alcohol dependence) medicines used to manage pregnancy (Ex. ethinyl estradiol, estradiol) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally took more of ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose include nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. SYNOPSIS Drug : Ceftriaxone, Tazobactam Pharmacological Category : Antibiotics Therapeutic Indication : Bacterial Infections Dosage Forms : Injection MORE INFORMATION Keep ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION out of reach of children Store at room temperature below 30°C
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and answers about Accutaz AS Injection 1'S.
Does ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION cause any side effect?
The common side effect of receiving ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION are diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and skin allergies. Consult your doctor if any of the above side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
What is ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION used for?
ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION is used in the management of various bacterial infections affecting the respiratory tract (such as pneumonia), ears (acute bacterial otitis media), skin, urinary tract (such as gonorrhoea), blood (bacterial septicaemia), bone and joints, stomach (such as peritonitis and biliary tract infections), brain (bacterial meningitis). It can also be used for surgical prophylaxis and to support immune functions among neutropenic patients.
Can ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION be used in children?
ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION is not recommended for use in premature new-born babies and in children with or history of jaundice and hyperbilirubinemia. If needed your doctor will prescribe the right dose depends on your child’s age, body weight and disease condition. Consult your doctor before taking it.
How long will ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION take to act?
ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION will start working once it is injected in the blood stream. It will work faster compared with oral antibiotics as it is injected directly into the blood stream. However full course of antibiotic should be given to obtain its efficacy. Your doctor will decide the dose adjustments and termination of the medicine depending upon your health condition.
Is ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION safe? A ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION is safe if used as advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if you experience any side effects.
Q: Is ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION safe? A ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION is safe if used as advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if you experience any side effects.
Is ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION an antibiotic? A Yes, ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION is an antibiotic medicine containing ceftriaxone and Tazobactum as active ingredients.
Q: Is ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION an antibiotic? A Yes, ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION is an antibiotic medicine containing ceftriaxone and Tazobactum as active ingredients.
Does ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION affect laboratory test results? A ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION may interfere with urine test (for sugar) and blood test giving false-positive results. Therefore, if you are about to undergo any laboratory tests, inform your doctor.
Q: Does ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION affect laboratory test results? A ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION may interfere with urine test (for sugar) and blood test giving false-positive results. Therefore, if you are about to undergo any laboratory tests, inform your doctor.
Does ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION cause diarrhoea?
ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION may cause diarrhoea as a common side effect. However, if the condition persists, worsens or notices blood or mucus in stools, consult a doctor immediately.
Is ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION used to manage viral infections?
No, ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION is not used to manage viral infections. It is an antibiotic which is used to manage only bacterial infections.
Is ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION safe for patients with kidney problems? A ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems as it may increase the risk of adverse effects. Therefore, Consult your doctor before taking it. Your doctor will evaluate your health condition and prescribe the suitable dosage for you.
Q: Is ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION safe for patients with kidney problems? A ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems as it may increase the risk of adverse effects. Therefore, Consult your doctor before taking it. Your doctor will evaluate your health condition and prescribe the suitable dosage for you.
What is the route of administration of ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION?
ACCUTAZ AS INJECTION will be administered into the vein (intravenously) or into the muscle (intramuscularly) by your doctor or nurse.
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Last Updated
24 Feb 2024