Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Ceftazidime
Chemical Class
Cephalosporin
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
J01DD02
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Forsin?
Uses
Ceftazidime is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic that is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, including severe ...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Cephalosporin
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotic, Cephalosporin-3rd Gen pharmacological group
Ceftazidime Pentahydrate are the derivatives of Ceftazidime. It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to Cephalosporin. It belongs to Peptidoglycan synthesis inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotic, Cephalosporin-3rd Gen pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Ceftazidime is 546.70. Its pKa is 1.8, 2.7, 4.1.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IV,IM
1 to 6 g — 8 hourly
or twice daily if needed.
2
Child · IV
30 to 100 mg/kg — As recommended.
In two to three divided doses
3
Child · IV
150 mg/kg — As recommended.
To maximum of 6g daily
4
Child · IV,IM
9 g — As recommended.
In cystic fibroses with lung infection
Safety Alerts
Ceftazidime can cause serious or life-threatening allergic reactions
You should not use ceftazidime injection if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to an antibiotic, such as: cefadroxil , cefdinir, cefoxitin , cefprozil , ceftriaxone , cefuroxime , cephalexin , Keflex, Omnicef, and others
avibactam, relebactam, sulbactam, tazobactam, vaborbactam, and others
or amoxicillin (Amoxil, Augmentin , Moxatag), ampicillin , dicloxacillin , oxacillin , penicillin, and others
Tell your doctor if you have ever had: an allergy to any drug (especially penicillin)
Important Warnings
Ceftazidime can cause serious or life-threatening allergic reactions
Tell your doctor if you have an allergy to an antibiotic, especially penicillin
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hivesitchingfeeling light-headedwheezingdifficult breathingswelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (feversore throatburning eyesskin painred or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling). Ceftazidime injection may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: severe stomach paindiarrhea that is watery or bloody (even if it occurs months after your last dose)pale or yellowed skindark colored urinefeveror weakness
Drug Interactions
Other drugs may affect ceftazidime
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.
Storage
Dry Powder for Inj Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight. Inj (reconstituted soln) Store at room temperature or refrigerator. Use within 7 days if refrigerated and within 18-24 hrs if kept at room temperature.
Price Intelligence
Price not recorded
No observed retail price and no approved ceiling matched to this pack.
Prices across sources
DRAPper unitRs 159.94
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Ceftazidime, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
Cefcom IV/IM
250mg
Rs 151.05Rs 151.05/unit
No DRAP alertsBARRETT HODGSON PAKISTAN
CEFCOM IV/IM
500 MG
Rs 204.52Rs 204.52/unit
No DRAP alertsBARRETT HODGSON PAKISTAN
Cefcom Iv/Im
1000mg
Rs 434.15Rs 434.15/unit
No DRAP alertsBARRETT HODGSON PAKISTAN
Nivador
250mg
Rs 124
Below approved ceilingSAMI PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Nivador
Rs 124
SAMI PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Cefcomivim
Rs 151.05
No DRAP alertsBarrett Hodgson Pakistan (Private) Ltd.
Nivador
500mg
Rs 182.01
Below approved ceilingSAMI PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Nivador
1g
Rs 337.27
Below approved ceilingSAMI PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Neutim
250mg
Rs 152.13 ceiling
MEDISAVE PHARMACEUTICALS
Gramcef
Rs 384.43 ceiling
No DRAP alertsMcOlson Research Laboratories Pvt. Ltd
Gramcef
500mg
Rs 242.84 ceiling
No DRAP alertsMcOlson Research Laboratories Pvt. Ltd
Valozid
500mg
Rs 243.29 ceiling
No DRAP alertsVALOR PHARMACEUTICALS
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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