Cetazum Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Ceftazidime pentahydrate

Indications/Uses

Septicaemia, bacteraemia, peritonitis, meningitis, infections in immunosuppressed patients w/ haematogical or solid malignancies & in patients in ICU w/ specific problems eg, infected burns. Lower resp tract, skin & soft tissue, biliary, abdominal, bone & joint infections, UTI, infection associated w/ dialysis.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 1-6 g daily IV/IM. Childn >2 mth 30-100 mg/kg/day in 2-3 divided doses. Neonate & childn ≤2 mth 25-60 mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.

Special Precautions

Hypersensitivity to penicillins. Renal impairment.

Adverse Reactions

GI upsets, CNS effect, phlebitis or thrombophlebitis at IV inj site, pain &/or inflammation after IM inj. Transient hematological changes.

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Drug Interactions

Concomitant administration of nephrotoxic drugs.

MIMS Class

Cephalosporins

ATC Classification

J01DD02 - ceftazidime ; Belongs to the class of third-generation cephalosporins. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Cetazum inj 1 g

Packing/Price

1's (Rp205,000/vial)

Cetazum

ceftazidime

Manufacturer:

Landson