CEFTIZOXIME

Overview

CEFTIZOXIME is a Schedule H drug.
Ceftizoxime is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used for short-term treatment of bacterial infections of urinary tract, skin and soft-tissue, ear, bone, blood, abdomen, genital and lungs (pneumonia). It is also used to prevent infections after surgery.

Usage

CEFTIZOXIME is generally used to treat: Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Middle Ear, Bone Infection, Pneumonia

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

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

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: IV (Intravenous)

Precautions

Avoid excess dosage.

Symptoms of Overdosage

CEFTIZOXIME over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

CEFTIZOXIME : Skin Rash, Skin Irritation, Body Burn, Eyes Eye Crusting With Sleep, Body Itching

Rare Side-Effects

CEFTIZOXIME : Skin Rash, Skin Irritation, Body Burn, Eyes Eye Crusting With Sleep, Body Itching

Disease Interactions

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

Technical Classification

CEFTIZOXIME is categorized as: THIRD GENERATION CEPHALOSPORINS / CEPHALOSPORINS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with CEFTIZOXIME as Ingredient

CEFIZOX 1GM INJ	CEFTIZOXIME 1.0 GM
CEFIZOX 500MG INJ	CEFTIZOXIME 500.0 MG
ELDCEF 1GM INJ	CEFTIZOXIME 1.0 GM
ELDCEF 250MG INJ	CEFTIZOXIME 250.0 MG
ELDECET 1GM INJ	CEFTIZOXIME 1.0 GM
EPOCELIN 1GM INJ	CEFTIZOXIME 1.0 GM
T ZOX 1GM INJ	CEFTIZOXIME 1.0 GM
UNIZOX 1 GM INJ	CEFTIZOXIME 1.0 GM