Xidim 1gm injection iv/im

Description

Description

Xidim is a prescription antibiotic that is used to treat the bacterial infections, including Cervicitis, Gonococcal Urethritis, septicemia, pneumonia, infections of the joint and bones, and also as prophylactic medication for surgical infections. Xidim can be taken alone or in combination with other medicines to treat bacterial infections. Cefotaxime is a member of the Cephalosporins, that acts by preventing bacterial development.  

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Ingredients

Ceftazidime

Directions For Use

Directions for use

• Xidim is injected into a vein or a muscle.
• When Xidim is needed to prevent infection after surgery, a healthcare professional will administer this injection.
• A health professional may instruct you how to administer the medicine properly on your own to treat an illness.
• Carefully read and follow any guidelines for use that come with your medication. If you don't understand something, go to your pharmacist or doctor.
• Before using Xidim, it should be combined with a liquid (diluent). You may have to dilute the combination medicine more before administering your dose. If you use the injections at home, fully learn how to prepare and keep the drug appropriately.

Safety Information/Precautions

Precautions

• A potentially fatal arrhythmia has been observed in patients who have received a rapid bolus injection with a central venous line.
• Granulocytopenia (decrease in granulocyte count) has been linked to long-term therapy.
• To reduce irritation, switch infusion sites.
• Patients having a history of penicillin allergy should proceed with caution.
• patients having a history of colitis should use Ceftazidime with caution.
• With extended or repeated therapy, non-susceptible microorganisms may develop fungal or bacterial overgrowth.
• In the case of kidney disease, the dose may need to be adjusted.

When not to use

Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Ceftazidime, or other cephalosporin antibiotics should not take Xidim.

Side effects

The patients using this medicine may experience the following:

• Reactions at site of injection (pain, inflammation, irritation or a hard swelling),
• Itching,
• Rash
• Hives,
• Nausea,
• Fever
• Pain in stomach
• Diarrhea,
• Headache
• Discharge from vagina and itching.

Pregnancy

Only use if absolutely necessary and the advantage exceeds the danger to the fetus. Pregnant women should seek medical advice before taking this medication.

Lactation

Xidim can be used safely while nursing. Minimal amounts of it are found in breast milk. As a result, it must only be taken when the benefit outweighs the risk of danger to the baby.