Question 1

What is Ceftazidime (Ceftazidime pentahydrate); Avibactam (Sodium Salt) used for?

Accepted Answer

Serious hospital infections, complicated urinary tract infections (UTI), complicated stomach and abdominal infections, hospital-acquired pneumonia (lung infection), infections caused by bacteria that other antibiotics cannot treat

Question 2

How do you take Ceftazidime (Ceftazidime pentahydrate); Avibactam (Sodium Salt)?

Accepted Answer

This is not a tablet — it is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) in the hospital by a nurse or doctor. The usual adult dose is 2 g ceftazidime / 0.5 g avibactam given through a vein over 2 hours, every 8 hours. A full course usually lasts 5 to 14 days depending on the type and severity of infection. Your doctor will decide the exact duration.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Ceftazidime (Ceftazidime pentahydrate); Avibactam (Sodium Salt)?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhoea or loose stool, nausea or vomiting, headache, rash or itching at the injection site, positive result on a certain blood test called Coombs test (your doctor will explain if this happens)

Question 4

Who should not take Ceftazidime (Ceftazidime pentahydrate); Avibactam (Sodium Salt)?

Accepted Answer

People allergic to ceftazidime, avibactam, or any other cephalosporin or penicillin-type antibiotic. People with a history of severe allergic reactions to antibiotics. Patients with serious kidney problems need a reduced dose — your doctor must adjust it.

Question 5

Is Ceftazidime (Ceftazidime pentahydrate); Avibactam (Sodium Salt) safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

This drug should only be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding if your doctor decides the benefit clearly outweighs the risk — always consult your doctor before use.

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