ZAVICEFTA INJECTION

About ZAVICEFTA INJECTION

Zavicefta Injection is an antibiotic medicine used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections of the lungs, stomach, and urinary tract. It may be used alone or in combination with other antibiotics, like metronidazole, to treat various bacterial infections in both children and adults.

Zavicefta Injection is given as an injection into a vein by a trained healthcare professional. It should be used regularly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of the treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

The most common side effects of Zavicefta Injection include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, rash, and infusion site phlebitis. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. This medicine may also cause diarrhea as a side effect. Taking probiotics along with this medicine may provide help.

Before using it, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking, as they may affect or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

Side effects of Zavicefta Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you're worried about them

Common side effects of Zavicefta

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Rash
• Infusion site vesicles

How to use Zavicefta Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Zavicefta Injection works

Zavicefta Injection is a combination of ceftazidime and avibactam. Ceftazidime is a bactericidal agent that acts by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. Avibactam works by preventing bacteria from breaking down ceftazidime.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Zavicefta Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Zavicefta Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Zavicefta Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Zavicefta Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Zavicefta Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zavicefta Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Zavicefta Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Zavicefta Injection is recommended.