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Ceftaject drug is indicated for the treatment of infections in the genital tract, respiratory tract, skin, bones, joints, central nervous system,... To improve the effectiveness of treatment and ensure safety for health. If you are healthy, you need to take Ceftaject medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
1. What are the effects of Ceftaject?
Ceftaject belongs to the group of drugs that treat parasites, infections, viruses and fungi. The drug is prepared in the form of a powder for injection with the main active ingredient being Ceftazidim 1g. Ceftazidime is a 3rd generation cephalosporin antibiotic with bactericidal effect due to inhibition of enzymes that synthesize bacterial cell walls. Ceftazidime is sensitive to many Aminoglycoside-resistant Gram-negative bacteria and Gram-positive bacteria resistant to Ampicillin and other Cephalosporins.
2. Indications for the use of Ceftaject
Ceftaject is indicated for use in the following cases:
Lower respiratory tract infections; Skin and tissue infections; Urinary tract infections ; Bone and joint infections; Gynecological infections; Abdominal infections; Central nervous system infection.
3. Dosage, how to use Ceftaject
The usual dose of Ceftaject in adults:
Dose of 1g every 8 hours or 2g every 12 hours, intravenous or deep intramuscular infusion. No dose adjustment is required for patients with impaired liver function. The dose of Ceftaject for patients with renal failure is as follows:
Creatinine clearance 50-31ml/min: 1g/12 hours/time; Creatinine clearance 30-16ml/min: 1g/24 hours/time; Creatinine clearance 15-6ml/min: 500mg/24 hours/time; Creatinine clearance <5ml/min: 500mg/48 hours/time. Dosage of Ceftaject for children:
Newborns (0-4 weeks): 30mg/kg intravenously, every 12 hours; Children from 1 month to 12 years old: 30-50mg/kg intravenously up to 6g/day, every 8 hours. Dosage of Ceftaject in the elderly:
The usual dose should not exceed 3g per day, especially in patients over 70 years of age. How to take Ceftaject:
Intravenous or deep intramuscular: Usually inject Ceftaject into the upper quadrant of the buttocks or the lateral part of the thigh. How to prepare solution for infusion: Solution for intramuscular injection: Dilute Ceftaject in 3ml of distilled water for injection or 0.5% or 1% lidocaine hydrochloride solution; Intravenous solution: Dilute Ceftaject in 10ml of distilled water for injection or 0.9% sodium chloride solution or 5% Dextrose; Solution for infusion: Dilute Ceftaject in distilled water for injection or sodium chloride solution, Dextrose but with a concentration of 10-20mg/ml. The above dose of Ceftaject is for reference only. The specific dose of Ceftaject will depend on your condition and disease progression. To get the right dose of Ceftaject, patients need to consult with their doctor/pharmacist.
4. Side effects of the drug Ceftaject
Ceftaject medicine can cause some side effects as follows:
Swelling at the injection site; Hypersensitivity; Itching and rash on the skin; Diarrhea, nausea/vomiting and abdominal pain. In case the patient experiences the above side effects, please stop taking Ceftaject medicine immediately, consult your treating doctor or immediately go to a medical facility for timely treatment.
5. Precautions when using Ceftaject
During the use of Ceftaject, patients should note:
Do not use Ceftaject for patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Ceftazidime, Cephalosporin antibiotics and Penicillin; Cross-reactivity between penicillins and cephalosporins may occur, so caution should be exercised when using the drug; Pseudomembranous colitis may occur during the use of Ceftaject; For patients with renal impairment, the total daily dose should be reduced to ensure safety; High concentrations of Ceftaject can cause convulsions, senility or loss of balance and neuromuscular excitability; Treatment with Ceftaject may reduce prothrombin activity in patients with renal / hepatic impairment or malnutrition; Caution in people with a history of gastrointestinal disease, especially dysentery; Use Ceftaject for pregnant and lactating women only when absolutely necessary. The article has provided information about the uses, dosage and precautions when using Ceftaject. To ensure safety for health and maximize the effectiveness of treatment, patients need to take Ceftaject medicine exactly as directed by the doctor.
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