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About Afzid 500mg Injection

CEFTAZIDIME belongs to a class of drugs called antibiotics used in the treatment of several bacterial infections of the urinary tract, respiratory tract, brain, bones and joints, ears, throat, skin and soft tissue. Bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grows in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiple very quickly. CEFTAZIDIME does not work against infections caused by the virus.

CEFTAZIDIME contains Ceftazidime, an antibiotic that works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. Thereby damages the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria.

Uses of Afzid 500mg Injection

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits of Afzid 500mg Injection

CEFTAZIDIME contains Ceftazidime, a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. It is used in the treatment of several bacterial infections of the urinary tract, respiratory tract, brain, bones and joints, ears, throat, skin and soft tissue. CEFTAZIDIME interferes with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. Thereby damages the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria. Additionally, CEFTAZIDIME may be used to treat fever due to bacterial infections in patients with low white blood cells count and also to prevent bacterial infections in men during prostate surgery.

Directions for Use

CEFTAZIDIME is given as an injection directly into a muscle or a vein. Also, CEFTAZIDIME may be given as an intravenous infusion (drip) by a doctor or nurse. Do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Afzid 500mg Injection

• Redness and swelling along a vein
• Burning, pain, inflammation or swelling at the site of injection
• Red raised skin rash which may be itchy
• Diarrhoea

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to CEFTAZIDIME or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have kidney problems or diabetes, inform your doctor before taking CEFTAZIDIME. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking CEFTAZIDIME. CEFTAZIDIME may interact with certain tests such as glucose (sugar) in urine and coomb’s test (blood test), resulting in unusual results. Therefore, inform the lab technician that you are taking CEFTAZIDIME before undergoing any tests. If you are on a controlled sodium diet, inform your doctor before taking CEFTAZIDIME. If you have a widespread rash with peeling skin and blisters, please consult a doctor immediately as these might be signs of Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Drive only if you are alert as CEFTAZIDIME may cause dizziness. You are recommended to complete the full course of CEFTAZIDIME as prescribed by your doctor for effective results.

Drug-Drug Interaction:

CEFTAZIDIME may interact with antibiotics (chloramphenicol, tobramycin, gentamicin) and water tablets (furosemide).