How do you reconstitute Tazicef?
-Reconstitute 500 mg, 1 g, or 2 g vial with 5.3, 10, or 10 mL, respectively, of Sterile Water for Injection to give approximate concentrations of 100, 100, and 170 mg/mL, respectively. -Shake well to dissolve the drug; the solution should become clear within 1 to 2 minutes.
What is ceftazidime used for?
Ceftazidime injection is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria including pneumonia and other lower respiratory tract (lung) infections; meningitis (infection of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord) and other brain and spinal cord infections; and abdominal (stomach area), skin, blood.
What is the dosing for ceftazidime?
Dosage
| Dose | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | ||
| Usual recommended dosage | 1 gram intravenous or intramuscular | every 8 to 12 hours |
| Uncomplicated urinary tract infection | 250 mg intravenous or intramuscular | every 12 hours |
| Bone and joint infections | 2 grams intravenous | every 12 hours |
How is ceftazidime administered?
Ceftazidime should be administered by intravenous injection or infusion, or by deep intramuscular injection. Recommended intramuscular injection sites are the upper outer quadrant of the gluteus maximus or lateral part of the thigh.
How do you mix ceftazidime Injection?
For IV infusion, constitute the 1- or 2-gram infusion pack with 100 mL of Sterile Water for Injection or one of the compatible IV fluids. Alternatively, constitute the 500-mg, 1-gram, or 2-gram vial and add an appropriate quantity of the resulting solution to an IV container with one of the compatible IV fluids.
Does ceftazidime cover MRSA?
Ceftazidime is one of the few in this class with activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It is not active against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
What Antibiotics treat pneumonia?
Healthy adults under 65 years with pneumonia are typically treated with a combination of amoxicillin plus a macrolide like Zithromax (azithromycin) or sometimes a tetracycline like Vibramycin (doxycycline).
How do you give ceftazidime IV?
Slowly inject directly into the vein over a period of 3 to 5 minutes. * To obtain a dose of 500 mg, withdraw 5.0 mL from the vial following reconstitution. † To obtain a dose of 1 g, withdraw 10.0 mL from the vial following reconstitution. Store dry vials at 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F).
How do you take ceftazidime injection?
How to use Ceftazidime Vial. This medication is given by injection into a muscle or vein as directed by your doctor, usually every 8 to 12 hours. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
How do you mix ceftazidime injection?
What do you mix ceftazidime with?
For IM administration, ceftazidime for injection should be constituted with one of the following diluents: Sterile Water for Injection, Bacteriostatic Water for Injection, or 0.5% or 1% Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection.