ZIMIPAR-1000
MRP: 254
Packaging: 1 GM
Pack Type: injection
Composition:
Ceftazidime 1000mg
Indication:
Bacteremia & Septicemia, Meningitis, Pneumonia & Bronchitis, Skin & Soft Tissue Infection, Urinary Tract Infection, Post Surgical Condition.
Description:
Ceftazidime 1000mg Injection is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used for the treatment of serious bacterial infections. It is effective against a wide range of gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, making it highly valuable in hospital-acquired infections.
Administered intravenously or intramuscularly, it inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis, resulting in rapid bacterial death. It's commonly used in respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, abdominal infections, meningitis, and sepsis.
Tags:
- Effective against a wide range of gram-negative bacteria
- Strong action against Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Ideal for ICU and hospital use
- Useful in treating meningitis and pneumonia
- Can be used in combination with other antibiotics
Usage Information
Dosage
Route: Intravenous (IV) or Intramuscular (IM) Adults: 1–2 g every 8–12 hours, depending on infection severity Children: 30–100 mg/kg/day in divided doses Renal impairment: Dosage adjustment required Administered under medical supervision only
Side Effects
Local pain or inflammation at injection site Diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting Allergic reactions (rash, itching, anaphylaxis) Elevated liver enzymes Rarely: Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to cephalosporins or beta-lactam antibiotics Caution in patients with penicillin allergy Severe renal impairment without dose adjustment Not recommended for neonates without specialist consultation
Availability
Ceftazidime 1000mg injection Ceftazidime IV antibiotic Pseudomonas infection treatment Broad-spectrum cephalosporin injection Ceftazidime injection for sepsis