Zetaf TM
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Active ingredients: ceftazidime
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZETAF 2g ceftazidime (as pentahydrate) 2g powder for injection vialWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Ceftazidime for Injection is indicated for the treatment of single and mixed infections caused by susceptible aerobic organisms with suspected or documented resistance to other antimicrobials, but not to ceftazidime, and as an alternative to aminoglycosides in pseudomonal infection in patients in whom aminoglycoside toxicity is a cause for concern and other pseudomonal antibiotics cannot be used. ,Indications include the following:,Severe infections in general: ,For example: septicaemia including neonatal sepsis, bacteraemia; and in patients in intensive care units with specific problems, e.g., infected burns.,Respiratory tract infections: ,For example: pneumonia, broncho-pneumonia, infected pleurisy, infected bronchiectasis and bronchitis.,Severe ear, nose and throat infections: ,For example: otitis media, mastoiditis.,Urinary tract infections: ,For example: acute and chronic pyelonephritis, pyelitis, cystitis, urethritis (bacterial only), and infections associated with bladder and renal stones.,Skin and soft tissue infections: ,For example, erysipelas, abscesses, cellulitis, infected burns and wounds, mastitis.,Gastrointestinal and abdominal infections: ,For example: intra-abdominal abscesses, enterocolitis.,Bone and joint infections: ,For example: osteitis, osteomyelitis, septic arthritis, infected bursitis.
How to use this medicine
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This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous
- White or pale yellow coloured powder filled in clear glass vials, stoppered with rubber stoppers & sealed with aluminium seal with german blue PP disc
Storage conditions
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- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 Vial 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
