Description
SEFTZA-TZ contains a combination of Ceftazidime & Tazobactam. It an antibiotic drug medicines with injection dosage form. Ceftazidime is an antibiotic used to treat different antibacterial infections in the body. The bacteria releases beta-lactamase enzymes in the body which causes the infection to grow by killing antibiotic effect. Tazobactam, an extended-spectrum penicillin antibiotic helps in inhibiting the production of beta-lactamase which will help the antibiotic to cure the infection. It can use to treat chronic and moderate bacterial infections causing long pain and symptoms in respiratory tract infections, skin structure infections, Septicemia, Bone and joint infections, Gynecologic infections, Urinary tract infections, etc.
How Ceftazidime and Tazobactam work together
Ceftazidime + Tazobactam Injection is a mix of two medicines: Ceftazidime and Tazobactam. Ceftazidime is a type of medicine used to kill bacteria. It works by stopping bacteria from making the protective layer they need to survive. Tazobactam is a medicine that helps fight bacteria by blocking an enzyme that makes some bacteria resistant. It works together with Ceftazidime to be more effective against infections.
Directions To Use
Here are important things to keep in mind when using Ceftazidime Tazobactam Injection:
- Ceftazidime Tazobactam Injection should only be given by a trained healthcare professional, like a doctor or nurse, who knows how to give medicines through an IV.
- Deciding how much medicine to give: The doctor will figure out the right amount of Ceftazidime Tazobactam based on how bad the illness is, the patient’s weight, and how well their kidneys are working. It’s very important to carefully follow the dosage instructions.
- Ceftazidime Tazobactam is given through an IV, usually slowly over a set amount of time as directed by a doctor. The shot can be given directly into a vein or through a tube that goes into a vein.
- Before giving the medication, the healthcare worker will mix the dry powder of Ceftazidime Tazobactam with the right liquid, usually sterile water meant for injections. It’s very important to follow the mixing and watering down instructions that come with the medicine.
Advantages
Here are the main benefits of using Ceftazidime Tazobactam Injection:
- Ceftazidime is a type of antibiotic that can fight a wide range of infections. Tazobactam works well against many types of bacteria, including both Gram-positive and Gram-negative ones. So, it works well against many types of bacterial infections.
- It is a type of medicine that helps ceftazidime work better by stopping some bacteria from breaking it down. This combined effect increases the range of treatment options and helps in the battle against bacteria that are resistant.
- This injection is very helpful for serious bacterial infections like pneumonia, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and infections in the abdomen. It can be a helpful way to treat bad infections that don’t respond to other antibiotics.
- Infections caught in hospitals: Ceftazidime Tazobactam is often used to treat infections that happen while being in the hospital. It works well against common germs in hospitals, including drug-resistant bacteria that create extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL).
- Intravenous treatment gives medicine directly into the blood, helping it work faster and in stronger amounts where it’s needed for the infection.
- Ceftazidime Tazobactam is usually safe for most people, and side effects are rare. But like any medicine, it is important to watch for possible side effects like allergic reactions or stomach problems.
Side Effects
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
Safety Measures
- You have been given this combined medicine to treat bacterial infections, even if the bacteria have become resistant.
- Complete the full treatment plan, even if you begin to feel good. Stopping treatment too soon might cause the infection to return and make it tougher to treat.
- Diarrhea might happen as a side effect. Taking probiotics with Ceftazidime and Tazobactam might be helpful. Talk to your doctor if you see blood in your poop or if you have stomach cramps.
- Take it with food and drink a lot of water to prevent a stomach ache.
- Stop using Ceftazidime + Tazobactam right away and tell your doctor if you get an itchy rash, swelling in your face, throat, or tongue, or have trouble breathing while taking it.
