Ceftazidime (Sandoz) TM
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Active ingredients: ceftazidime
Brand name
(ARTG)
: CEFTAZIDIME SANDOZ ceftazidime 1g (as pentahydrate) powder for injection vialWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of single and mixed infections caused by susceptible aerobic organisms with suspected or documented resistance to other antimicrobials, but not to ceftazidime; as an alternative to aminoglycosides in pseudomonal infection in patients in whom aminoglycoside toxicity is a cause for concern and other antipseudomonal antibiotics cannot be used. Indications include the folowing: Severe infections in general (e.g. septicaemia including neonatal sepsis, bacteraemia; in patients in intensive care units with specific problems, e.g. infected burns). Respiratory tract (e.g. pneumonia, bronchopneumonia, infected pleurisy, infected bronchiectasis and bronchitis). Severe ear, nose and throat infections (e.g. otitis media, mastoiditis). Urinary tract (e.g. acute and chronic pyelonephritis, pyelitis, cystitis - bacterial only; infections associated with bladder and renal stones). Skin and soft tissue (e.g. erysipelas abscesses, cellulitis, infected burns and wounds, mastitis). Gastrointestinal and abdominal (e.g. intra-abdominal abscesses, enterocolitis). Bone and joint (e.g. osteitis, osteomyelitis, septic arthritis, infected burstis).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous
- Clear glass vial with aluminium cap and plastic "flip-offs" containing a white to cream powder.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 vial pack
- 10 vials pack
- 5 vials pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient ceftazidime
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
