Xavitaz 2.5gm Injection

About Xavitaz 2.5gm Injection

Xavitaz 2.5gm Injection contains Ceftazidime, Avibactam, is an antibiotic injection is used to treat serious bacterial infections of the stomach, urinary system and lungs. It can be used to treat a variety of illnesses in both adults and children, either by itself or in combination with other antibiotics like metronidazole.

Tell your doctor if you have any renal or liver problems or antibiotic sensitivities before taking Xavitaz 2.5 mg Injection. A list of all the other drugs you are taking should also be provided, since they could interfere with this therapy. Before using this medication, those who are pregnant or breast feeding should speak with their doctor.

Brand Name: Xavitaz

Composition: Ceftazidime, Avibactam

Mechanism of Action:

Ceftazidime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that causes cell lysis and death by preventing the formation of bacterial cell walls. Avibactam is an non-beta-lactam beta-lactamase inhibitor that increases ceftazidime's effectiveness against infections that manufacture beta-lactamases by shielding it from being broken down by specific enzymes made by resistant bacteria.

Uses:

Urinary tract infections

Intra-abdominal infections

Hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia.

Side effects:

Fatigue

Hot flashes

Hypertension

Nausea

Vomiting

Allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)

Renal impairment

Seizures

Dosage and Administration:

Administered through intravenously, typically over a period of 2 hours. Dosage and duration depend on the type and severity of the infection, as well as patient factors such as renal function