C Zid 125mg Ceftazidime Injection

C Zid 125mg Ceftazidime Injection Description:

C Zid 125mg Injection is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body.

Uses:

C Zid 125mg Injection is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used for short-term treatment of bacterial infections of urinary tract, skin and soft-tissue, ear, bone, blood, abdomen, genital and lungs (pneumonia). It is also used to prevent infections after surgery.

Side Effects:

Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Dosage:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

FAQs

Is ceftazidime a sulfa
Ceftazidime does not contain sulfa and is not a penicillin drug. It is beta lactam cephalosporin antibiotic

Is C Zid 125mg the same as Rocephin?
No, Rocephin is the brand name for ceftriaxone

Is C Zid 125mg dialyzable?
Yes, C Zid 125mg is a dialyzable drug

Is ceftazidime and ciprofloxacin compatible?
Yes, ceftazidime and ciprofloxacin are compatible when taken together

What organisms does C Zid 125mg cover?
C Zid 125mg is active against pseudomonas, anaerobes, and staphylococcus bacteria. It may not be effective against methicillin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

Is C Zid 125mg nephrotoxic?
No, C Zid 125mg is not a nephrotoxic drug when given alone but when given along with aminoglycoside antibiotics (gentamicin, tobramycin) or diuretics such as furosemide, it may increase nephrotoxicity.