TAZID 250 mg/vial Inj.

Ceftazidime pentahydrate 250mg, 500mg & 1gm vial: i.m/i.v injection.250mg vial x 1’s pack: 85.26

Indication:
Single infections, Mixed infections, Severe infections in general, Respiratory tract infections, Ear,nose and throat infections, Skin and soft tissue infections, Gastrointestinal, biliary and abdominal infections, Bone and joint infections, Dialysis: Infections associated with hemo and peritoneal
dialysis and with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD).

Dosage & Administration:
Ceftazidime is to be used by the parenteral route, the dosage depending upon the severity,sensitivity & type of infections and the age, weight & renal function of the patient. Adults: The adult dosage range for ceftazidime is 1 to 6 gm per day 8 or 12 hourly (IM/IV) in the majority of infections, 1 gm 8 hourly or 2 gm 12 hourly should be given. In urinary tract infections and many less serious infections, 500 mg or 1 gm 12 hourly is usually adequate. In severe infections, especially immunocompromised patients, including those with neutropenia, 2 gm 8 or 12 hourly should be administered. When used as a prophylactic agent in prostatic surgery 1gm should be given at the induction of anesthesia. A second dose should be considered at the time of catheter removal.