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Ceftizoxime

Ceftizoxime

Third generation, parenteral Cephalosporin.

Indications

Lower respiratory tract, skin and soft tissue infections, Septicaemia. Severe infections in immuno-compromised patients, UTI, Gonorrhoea


Dosage

1-3 gm, 8-12 hrly


Contra-Indications

Hypersensitivity to Penicillins and Cephalosporins


Special Precautions

Renal impairment. Paediatrics: In children with age upto 6 months, safety not established. Pregnancy: Use with caution. Lactation: Use with caution


Side Effects

G.I. disturbances, candidosis, eosino-philia, neutropenia, leucopenia, thrombo-cytopenia, rise in liver enzymes and blood urea.


Drug Interactions

Concomitant use of amino-glycosides, other cephalosporins, frusemide may cause nephrotoxicity, action of oral anticoagulant potentiated.


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