AVIBACTAM

Overview

AVIBACTAM is a Schedule H antibiotic.
Avibactam and ceftazidime are antibiotics that work by fighting bacteria in your body.Avibactam and ceftazidime is a combination medicine used in adults to treat complicated infections of the bladder, kidney, or stomach and intestines. Ceftazidime/avibactam is a prescription medication used to treat complicated intra-abdominal infections and complicated urinary tract infections, including kidney infections. It can also be used to treat hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia.

Usage

AVIBACTAM is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Kidney Infection, Urinary Tract Infection, Bacterial Pneumonia, Bladder Infection

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

AVIBACTAM is generally taken After Food.
Route of Administration: IV (Intravenous)

Precautions

  • You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to avibactam or ceftazidime, or to a cephalosporin antibiotic.
  • Do not use avibactam and ceftazidime if it has changed colors or has particles in it.
  • Avibactam and ceftazidime will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.
  • Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor.
  • Do not use anti-diarrhea medicine unless your doctor tells you to. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you now how avibactam affects you.

Symptoms of Overdosage

AVIBACTAM over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

AVIBACTAM : Constipation, Diarrhoea, Anxiety, Nausea, Vomit, Dizziness, Abdomen Pain, Confusion, Hallucinations, Mood Swings, Head Headache

Serious Side-Effects

AVIBACTAM : Seizure, Essential Tremor, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Body Discoloration

Rare Side-Effects

AVIBACTAM : Clostridium Difficile Infection, Agitation, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Gums Bleeding, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Chest Pain, Chills, Body Discoloration, Cough, Dry Mouth, Fever, Increased Thirst, Irregular Heartbeat, Loss Of Appetite, Restless Or Irritability, Throat Soreness, Pain With Urination, Weight Gain, Face Swelling, Ankles Swelling, Hands Swelling, Feet Swelling, Unusual Taste In Mouth, Abdomen Stomach Cramps

Food Interactions

The sodium content should be considered in patients with conditions that may require sodium restriction, such as congestive heart failure, hypertension, and fluid retention.

Disease Interactions

AVIBACTAM can interfere with: Acute Renal Failure, Colitis, Hypertension, Hypernatremia, Congestive Heart Disease, Acute Liver Failure, Seizure

Technical Classification

AVIBACTAM is categorized as: CEPHALOSPORINS/BETA-LACTAMASE INHIBITORS / CEPHALOSPORINS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

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