Cef-Dime Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Ceftazidime pentahydrate

Indications/Uses

Septicemia, meningitis, infection of lower resp tract, skin & soft tissue, urinary tract, bone & joint infections associated w/ haemo- & peritoneal dialysis & continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 0.5 g 8-12 hrly. Severe infections Increase dose up to 9 g daily. Childn 30-50 mg/kg 8-12 hrly. Severe infections Up to 6 g daily.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.

Special Precautions

Hypersensitivity to penicillins. Renal impairment.

Adverse Reactions

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; phlebitis, thrombophlebitis at inj site. Very rarely, 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.

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Presentation/Packing

Form

Cef-Dime powd for inj 1 g

Packing/Price

1's

Cef-Dime

ceftazidime

Manufacturer:

Millimed

Distributor:

Prosp Pharma