CEFTARITZ 1gm Injection 1's

Bacterial Infections (2507)Rx required

Key Information

Generic Name

Generic Name Ceftazidime 1 gm

Manufacturer

PREVEGO HEALTHCARE & RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED (Generics)

Country of Origin

India

Detailed Information

Introduction

INTRODUCTION ABOUT CEFTARITZ 1GM INJECTIONCEFTARITZ 1GM INJECTION contains Ceftazidime which belongs to the group of medicines called Antibiotics. It is used to manage urinary tract infections, respiratory infections, skin soft tissue infections, gastrointestinal tract infections and meningitis. It may also be used concomitantly with other antibiotics, such as aminoglyco

Uses

OF CEFTARITZ 1GM INJECTIONUsed to manage: urinary tract infections respiratory infections skin soft tissue infections gastrointestinal infections meningitis

How It Works

Ceftazidime is a bactericidal (works against bacteria) in nature and acts by inhibiting the enzymes which are responsible for formation of cell wall in bacteria.

Directions for Use

CEFTARITZ 1GM INJECTION will be given to you as intravenously or intramuscularly only by a doctor or a nurse. Your doctor will administer the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight, severity and type of bacterial infection.

Side Effects

the above side effects worsen. USES OF CEFTARITZ 1GM INJECTIONUsed to manage: urinary tract infections respiratory infections skin soft tissue infections gastrointestinal infections meningitis HOW CEFTARITZ 1GM INJECTION WORKSCeftazidime is a bactericidal (works against bacteria) in nature and acts by inhibiting the enzymes which are responsible for formation of cell wall in bacteria. DIRECTIONS FOR USECEFTARITZ 1GM INJECTION will be given to you as intravenously or intramuscularly only by a doctor or a nurse. Your doctor will administer the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight, severity and type of bacterial infection. SIDE EFFECTS OF CEFTARITZ 1GM INJECTIONCOMMON swelling and redness (along a vein) diarrhoea eosinophilia (increase in number of eosinophils of white blood cells) thrombocytosis (increase in number of platelets) blood investigation (increase in levels of certain liver enzymes) pain, burning sensation, swelling or inflammation (at site of injection) red raised skin rashes, itching UNCOMMON headache inflammation of the stomach causing pain or blood in stools dizziness fungal infections in the mouth, vagina increase in the level of urea, urea nitrogen or serum creatinine levels in the blood nausea vomiting fever and chills RARE severe allergic reactions such as severe rash, with fever, fatigue, swelling of the face or lymph glands, increase of eosinophils (type of white blood cells), effects on liver, kidney or lung (a reaction called DRESS) Stop receiving CEFTARITZ 1GM INJECTION and contact your physician immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: severe allergic reaction such as raised and itchy rash, swelling, of the face, mouth causing difficulty in breathing skin rash, blisters, with central dark spot surrounded by a paler area, with a dark ring around the edge signs of Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis such as a widespread rash with blisters and peeling skin nervous system disorders such as tremors, fits symptoms of pseudomembranous colitis such as prolonged or significant diarrhoea, abdominal pain

Warnings & Precautions

& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYCEFTARITZ 1GM INJECTION should be used in pregnant women only if clearly necessary as safety of CEFTARITZ 1GM INJECTION in pregnancy is not established. Contact your doctor before receiving. BREASTFEEDINGCEFTARITZ 1GM INJECTION is generally not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless considered clearly necessary as it may pass through the breast milk. Consult your doctor before receiving CEFTARITZ 1GM INJECTION. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESCEFTARITZ 1GM INJECTION may cause dizziness which can affect your ability to drive and operate machines. Do not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizzy after receiving CEFTARITZ 1GM INJECTION. KIDNEYCEFTARITZ 1GM INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Consult your doctor before receiving CEFTARITZ 1GM INJECTION. LIVERCEFTARITZ 1GM INJECTION should be used with caution hence safety and efficacy is not established in patients with severe liver disease. Contact your doctor before receiving CEFTARITZ 1GM INJECTION. ALLERGYDo not receive CEFTARITZ 1GM INJECTION if you are allergic to Ceftazidime or other antibiotics such as penicillin, cephalosporin’s, monobactams & carbapenems, or to lignocaine, or to ingredients of the medicine. OTHERSBefore receiving CEFTARITZ 1GM INJECTION, inform your doctor if you: have to take blood test (coomb’s test) have poor nutritional status have a history of gastrointestinal disease, such as colitis have severe allergic reactions Use in pediatrics: The safety and efficacy of CEFTARITZ 1GM INJECTION has not been established for neonates and infants less than 2 years of age. Your doctor will administer the right dose depends on the child’s age, body weight and severity of the infection. Use in geriatrics: CEFTARITZ 1GM INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients (especially aged above 80 years of age). Consult your doctor before receiving CEFTARITZ 1GM INJECTION.

Drug Interactions

SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before receiving CEFTARITZ 1GM INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: chloramphenicol, gentamycin, neomycin, tobramycin, streptomycin (medicines used for management of bacterial infections) furosemide (medicine used for management of kidney disorders) combined oral oestrogen/progesterone contraceptives (medicines used to manage pregnancy) hydromorphone (medicine used for severe pain) diphenoxylate (medicine used for diarrhoea) atropine (medicine used to manage low heart rate) Overdosage: CEFTARITZ 1GM INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your doctor or nurse if you experience any unusual symptoms. Excessive dose of CEFTARITZ 1GM INJECTION in patients suffering from kidney disease may lead to fits, encephalopathy (brain disorder that alters brain functions), asterixis (involuntary movements), neuromuscular excitability, and myoclonia (muscle jerks). SYNOPSIS Drug : Ceftazidime Pharmacological Category : Cephalosporin Antibiotics Therapeutic Indication : Bacterial infections Dosage Forms : Injection MORE INFORMATION Keep CEFTARITZ 1GM INJECTION out of reach of children Store at room temperature

Article Information

DW

Written By

DETAILS Written By Dr. Janet.C

Medical Content Writer

DS

Reviewed By

Dr. Sankara Babu Gorle

Medical Expert

Last Updated

08 Oct 2022

Tags

#bacterial infections (2507)#generic name ceftazidime 1 gm