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Ceftibiotic 2000 is a drug belonging to the group of antibiotics used to treat infectious diseases. The use of Ceftibiotic 2000 with the right disease and the right method will help increase the effectiveness of treatment and avoid antibiotic resistance.
1. What is Ceftibiotic 2000?
Ceftibiotic 2000 is the brand name injectable powder of a third generation cephalosporin antibiotic called Ceftizoxime. The drug is prepared in the form of injectable powder in bottles with the content of Ceftizoxime (in the form of Ceftizoxime sodium) of 2g each and a number of other excipients sufficient.
As with other cephalosporins, the drug inhibits bacterial growth by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. Ceftizoxime has a fairly broad antibacterial spectrum: Gram-negative, some gram-positive strains and a few anaerobic gram-negative bacilli,...
2. In what cases is Ceftibiotic 2000 used?
Ceftibiotic 2000 is commonly used in infectious diseases in the following organ systems:
Respiratory system: lung infections, pneumonia, bronchitis, purulent pleurisy, bronchitis, secondary infections in COPD patients. Nephrology - urology: pyelonephritis, urethritis, cystitis. Digestive system, abdominal cavity: cholangitis - cholecystitis, peritonitis. Genitourinary system: prostatitis, gonorrhea, endometritis, pelvic infection, adnexitis... Musculoskeletal: infectious arthritis Circulatory: Sepsis, infective endocarditis Spirit Neurological: meningitis, osteomyelitis Maxillofacial: tonsillitis Cellulitis, post-traumatic or postoperative infection, burns, wounds,...
3. How to use Ceftibiotic 2g?
Some things to know when using Ceftibiotic 2g :
Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to ceftizoxime or to similar antibiotics, such as Ceclor, Cefzil, Keflex, Omnicef and others. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any medications (especially penicillin). Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or a stomach or intestinal disorder. Take Ceftibiotic 2g for as long as your doctor has directed, although your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely treated. The medicine may cause watery or bloody diarrhea, which could be a sign of a new infection. Call your doctor if this happens and do not try to take any medicine to stop diarrhea unless your doctor tells you to. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding or pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment with Ceftibiotic 2g. Depending on age, health status and infection level, the dosage of Ceftibiotic 2g will be different:
In adults and children over 12 years old with uncomplicated infections use 2 vials per day, equally divided doses injection, doses 12 hours apart; For moderate to severe infections, use 3 to 6 vials per day, equally divided into injections, 8 hours apart. In cases where high doses of antibiotics are required, use 6-8 vials per day, doses given 6-8 hours apart, if life-threatening infection can be administered up to 12 vials per day, doses injections 4 hours apart. In infants and children under 12 years of age, the dose is calculated by weight, 50 to 100 mg per body weight per day, equally divided doses 6-12 hours apart, if the condition is dangerous. The dose may be increased to 150-200 mg/kg/day. For premature infants, the dose should not be higher than 50 mg/kg/day. In patients with renal impairment with creatinine clearance less than 5 ml/min, the maintenance dose should be halved. The starting dose depends on the susceptibility of the causative organism and the severity of the disease.
4. Undesirable effects of Ceftibiotic 2g
Get medical attention right away if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; shortness of breath; swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of the following serious side effects:
Diarrhea or loose stools with blood; Severe pain, burning, irritation or skin changes at the injection site; skin redness, bruising, pain, numbness, muscle weakness; Irregular heartbeat; Chills, fever, body aches, flu symptoms; Easy bleeding or bruising, unusual weakness; fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe red, blistering skin rash; Convulsions; Yellow skin or eyes. Side effects that are more likely but less serious with Ceftibiotic 2g such as:
Pain, irritation or stiffness at the injection site; Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting; Numbness or tingling; Headache; Itching or unusual vaginal discharge.
5. What drugs will affect Ceftibiotic 2g?
Before using Ceftibiotic 2000, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following medicines: Amikacin, Gentamicin, kanamycin, Neomycin, Netilmicin, Streptomycin or Tobramycin.
If you are taking any of these medicines, you may not be able to take Ceftibiotic 2000 or you may need a dose adjustment or special tests during your treatment.
There are still some other drugs not listed here that may affect Ceftibiotic 2000 . Tell your doctor about all prescription and over-the-counter medicines you take, including vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and other doctor's medications.
In short, like many other drugs, the use of Ceftibiotic 2g requires the appointment of a specialist doctor, avoiding self-administration will seriously affect health.
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