Cef-4: Side Effects & Dosing

Indications/Uses

Bacterial septicemia, meningitis, infection of resp tract, skin & soft tissue, bone & joint infection, UTI. Infections associated w/ haemodialysis & peritoneal dialysis & continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 1-6 g/day in 2 or 3 divided doses IM or IV. Childn >1 mth to 12 yr 25-50 mg/kg/day 8 hrly IV. Severe infections Increase dose up to 6 g daily IV. Infant <1 mth 50 mg/kg/day in 2 or 3 divided doses.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins & penicillins.

Special Precautions

Hypersensitivity to penicillins. Renal impairment.

Adverse Reactions

Rash, urticarial, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, phlebitis or thrombophlebitis at IV inj site, hypersensitivity reactions.

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Drug Interactions

Nephrotoxic drugs.

MIMS Class

Cephalosporins

ATC Classification

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

Thai FDA Category

S

Presentation/Packing

Form

Cef-4 powd for inj 1 g

Packing/Price

1's

Form

Cef-4 powd for inj 2 g

Packing/Price

1's

Form

Cef-4 powd for inj 500 mg

Packing/Price

1's

Cef-4

ceftazidime

Manufacturer:

Siam Bheasach

Distributor:

Siam Pharmaceutical