Description
Ceftriaxone + Tezobactum are a combination of two medicines. The combination is used as an antibiotic available in the form of injections. The quantity of combined medicine in the Injection is 1.125 GM and packed in a Vial with water. The strength of Ceftriaxone is 1000 mg and that of Tazobactam is 125 mg. The injection is available under the brand name ‘XONERATE TZ’. This drug is beneficial in eradicating infections of the throat, skin, urinary tract, nose, lungs, and surgical sites. It forms bacterial cell walls and kills them. But, the injection is not useful in viral infections.
Ceftriaxone is a third-generation cephalosporin that comes in the beta-lactamase group of antibiotics. Ceftriaxone is an antibiotic that prevents the formation of the bacteria and Tazobactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that decreases resistance and augments the activity of Ceftriaxone against bacteria.
What is in it?
Injection Form
Ceftriaxone (1000 mg)
Tazobactam (125 mg)
Indication
The injection is beneficial to treat various types of infections of the urinary tract, and abdomen and help treat pneumonia that occurred in patients on ventilators or who remained hospitalized.
Side Effect
- Dysentery
- Sensation of vomiting
- Skin problems including rashes, urticaria
- Pain or swelling at the site of injection
Administration of Dosage
The injection containing CEFTRIAXONE+TAZOBACTAM is administered into the vein or directly into the muscle. It is to be given by the doctor or the nurse. You are not to inject this medicine. The number of doses & how often the injection is being given will have to be decided by your treating doctor considering your medical condition. However, you are to continue your treatment till the advice of your doctor. It comes in powder form that has to be mixed with liquid before injecting the same into the patient.
Precautions and & Disclaimer
The treatment must be taken for the duration as advised by your treating doctor. If you are allergic to any drug, please make your treating doctor aware of the same. Also please tell your doctor if you have had kidney disease. The injection may cause some dizziness, thus, you may be advised by your doctor to avoid driving a vehicle or machine during the treatment.