Description
Ceftazidime Injections
Ceftazidime Injection is a class of medication referred to as antibiotics that are prescribed for the management of various urinary tract, respiratory tract, brain, bone and joint, ear, throat, skin, and soft tissue infections. A bacterial infection is an infection in which harmful bacteria are present in the body and create infection. Bacterial infection may infect any region of the body and grow at a very high speed. Ceftazidime Injection will not act upon viral infections.
Ceftazidime Injection has Ceftazidime, an antibiotic that disrupts the development of the bacterial cell wall (a protective layer) essential for their survival. In the process, destroying the bacterial cell wall and killing bacteria. Ceftazidime Injection will be given by a doctor or other qualified healthcare practitioner; do not give it to yourself. In certain instances, there can be redness and swelling with a vein, red raised skin rash, which is itching, burning, painful, swelling or inflammation at the injection site, or diarrhea.
Benefits:
- Ceftazidime is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against aerobic and anaerobic (can grow in the absence of oxygen) gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria.
- It is employed in the management of a number of bacterial infections of the urinary tract, respiratory tract, brain and bones and joints, ears, throat, skin, and soft tissue.
- Ceftazidime Injection works by inhibiting the development of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that the bacteria need to survive.
- Ceftazidime Injection is indicated to be used for treating fever caused by bacterial infections in patients with reduced white blood cell count as well as for prevention of bacterial infection in men during prostate surgery.
Uses:
Ceftazidime is applied in the treatment of bacterial infections. It kills the bacteria by inhibiting them from developing the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) necessary for them to survive.
Dosage:
Take this injection in a proper dose as suggested by your healthcare professional. Do not administer an overdose on this medicine otherwise, you will suffer from several side effects.
Directions To Use:
- Read all the instructions carefully before taking this medicine.
- Keep this in a cool place.
- Do not take the overdose of this medicine.
- Take this medicine after the consultation with your medical expert.
Storage:
Place this medicine in a cool and dry place. Keep this injection away from the reach of pets and children.
Side Effects:
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fever
- Hypersensitivity
- Injection site inflammation
- Inflammation of vein
- Abdominal pain
- Redness
- Burning
Precautions:
- Your physician has prescribed Ceftazidime to treat your infection and alleviate your symptoms.
- Do not miss any doses and complete the full treatment even if your symptoms improve. Taking it in less than the complete duration can make the infection more difficult to treat.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Diarrhea will appear as a side effect but must cease once your course has been finished. Alert your doctor if it fails to cease or you notice that you have blood in your stool.
- Do not take alcohol along with Ceftazidime because it can lead to higher side effects.
- Stop Ceftazidime and tell your doctor right away if you develop a rash, itching, swelling of your face and mouth, or have trouble breathing.
