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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Cefkiazid 250mg Injection is used to treat bacterial infections. It contains Ceftazidime which works by damaging the bacterial cell wall and killing bacteria. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as redness or swelling at the site of injection or diarrhoea. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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CEFTAZIDIME-250MG

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Cefkiazid 250mg Injection

Cefkiazid 250mg Injection belongs to a class of drugs called antibiotics used in the treatment of several bacterial infections of the urinary tract, respiratory tract, brain, bones and joints, ears, throat, skin, and soft tissue. Bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Cefkiazid 250mg Injection does not work against infections caused by the virus.

Cefkiazid 250mg Injection contains Ceftazidime, an antibiotic that works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. Thereby damaging the bacterial cell wall and killing bacteria.

Cefkiazid 250mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. In some cases, you may experience redness and swelling along with a vein, red raised skin rash, which may be itchy, burning, painful, inflammation, or swelling at the site of injection or diarrhea. Most of these side effects of Cefkiazid 250mg Injection do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Cefkiazid 250mg Injection or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Cefkiazid 250mg Injection. Drive only if you are alert as Cefkiazid 250mg Injection may cause dizziness. If you are on a controlled sodium diet, inform your doctor before taking Cefkiazid 250mg Injection. If you have a widespread rash with peeling skin and blisters, please consult a doctor immediately as these might be signs of Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

Uses of Cefkiazid 250mg Injection

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Directions for Use

Cefkiazid 250mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

Cefkiazid 250mg Injection contains Ceftazidime, a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. It is used in the treatment of several bacterial infections of the urinary tract, respiratory tract, brain, bones and joints, ears, throat, skin and soft tissue. Cefkiazid 250mg Injection interferes with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. Thereby damages the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria. Additionally, Cefkiazid 250mg Injection may be used to treat fever due to bacterial infections in patients with low white blood cells count and also to prevent bacterial infections in men during prostate surgery.

How Cefkiazid 250mg Injection Works

Cefkiazid 250mg Injection contains Ceftazidime, an antibiotic that works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. Thereby damaging the bacterial cell wall and killing bacteria.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Cefkiazid 250mg Injection
  • Eosinophil levels can be lowered by eating fruits and vegetables, avoiding smoking, and consuming alcohol in moderation.
  • Several foods, such as ginger, garlic, pepper, turmeric, and honey, might boost immunity.
  • Avoid dairy products, including cheese, yoghurt, and milk.
  • Drink water and keep yourself hydrated.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
  • Tell your healthcare provider about symptoms you are experiencing to explore treatment options.
  • Talk to your doctor about the medication history for finding the root cause and get change in dose or medications if required.
  • Identify the allergen causing the reaction and avoid further exposure to it.
  • Use medications as instructed by your doctor.
  • Regularly monitor heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing.
  • Wear comfortable clothes to aid breathing.
  • People with severe allergies should wear a medical alert bracelet to inform healthcare providers about their sensitivities.
  • Consult a healthcare professional to identify specific allergens through allergy testing.
  • Develop a personalized plan with your doctor to manage your allergies, including avoiding triggers and proper medication use.
Managing Medication-Triggered Thrombophlebitis (Inflammation of a vein): A Step-by-Step Guide:
  • If you have symptoms such as pain, swelling, redness, or warmth in your veins after taking medication, contact your doctor right once. Share information about your symptoms, medication regimen, and medical history.
  • Your doctor will then assess your medication regimen to determine if it's contributing to the thrombophlebitis. This assessment will help identify the best course of action to manage your condition and prevent further complications.
  • Your doctor may suggest certain diet and lifestyle changes to help manage your condition. This may include increasing your intake of foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, staying hydrated, exercising regularly, and maintaining a healthy weight. Your doctor may also advise medications to reduce inflammation, prevent blood clots, or manage pain if necessary.
  • If your condition does not improve or persists, consult your doctor and report your condition. Your doctor will assess your progress, adjust your treatment plan if necessary, and provide appropriate advice to ensure the best possible outcome.
  • Eat a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and healthy fats.
  • Boost fiber, fruits, vegetables, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin K-rich foods.
  • Limit red meat, processed foods, sugary drinks, and excessive alcohol.
  • Exercise regularly with moderate-intensity activities for healthy blood flow.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
  • Quit smoking to reduce blood clot risk.
  • Practice stress-reducing techniques like yoga or meditation.
  • Maintain a healthy weight to lower cardiovascular risk.
  • Always seek guidance from a healthcare professional before implementing major changes to your diet or lifestyle.

What if I have taken an overdose of Cefkiazid 250mg Injection

It is unlikely to overdose on parenteral medication as it is administered by a healthcare professional. However, seek medical attention if you experience symptoms of overdose such as muscle shakes and spasms, seizures, encephalopathy (confusion, memory problems, and other difficulties caused by abnormal brain function) and coma.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Cefkiazid 250mg Injection or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have kidney problems or diabetes, inform your doctor before taking Cefkiazid 250mg Injection. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Cefkiazid 250mg Injection. Cefkiazid 250mg Injection may interact with certain tests such as glucose (sugar) in urine and coomb’s test (blood test), resulting in unusual results. Therefore, inform the lab technician that you are taking Cefkiazid 250mg Injection before undergoing any tests. If you are on a controlled sodium diet, inform your doctor before taking Cefkiazid 250mg Injection. If you have a widespread rash with peeling skin and blisters, please consult a doctor immediately as these might be signs of Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Drive only if you are alert as Cefkiazid 250mg Injection may cause dizziness. You are recommended to complete the full course of Cefkiazid 250mg Injection as prescribed by your doctor for effective results.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CeftazidimeBCG vaccine
Critical
CeftazidimeCholera vaccines
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CeftazidimeBCG vaccine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Cefkiazid 250mg Injection:
When BCG vaccine is used with Cefkiazid 250mg Injection, its effectiveness may be reduced.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cefkiazid 250mg Injection with BCG vaccine is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. In case you experience any unusual side effects, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
CeftazidimeCholera vaccines
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cefkiazid 250mg Injection:
Taking the cholera vaccine after or along with Cefkiazid 250mg Injection may reduce the activity of the vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Cefkiazid 250mg Injection and Cholera vaccines, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. You should wait at least 14 days after finishing your antibiotic treatment before receiving the cholera vaccine in order to ensure an appropriate immune response. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
CeftazidimeCholera, live attenuated
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cefkiazid 250mg Injection:
Taking the cholera vaccine after or along with Cefkiazid 250mg Injection may reduce the activity of the vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Cefkiazid 250mg Injection with Cholera, live attenuated can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. You should wait at least 14 days after finishing your antibiotic treatment before receiving the cholera vaccine in order to ensure an appropriate immune response. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take probiotics after completing the full course of Cefkiazid 250mg Injection to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Certain fermented foods like cheese, yogurt, kombucha, sauerkraut, and kimchi can help to restore the good bacteria of the intestine.
  • Include fiber-rich foods, as they can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fiber-rich foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains such as whole-grain bread and brown rice should be included in your diet.
  • Make sure you drink plenty of water or other fluids every day while you are taking Cefkiazid 250mg Injection.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption as it may increase adverse effects.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS
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Alcohol

Caution

The interaction of Cefkiazid 250mg Injection with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Cefkiazid 250mg Injection.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Cefkiazid 250mg Injection is a category B pregnancy drug and is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Cefkiazid 250mg Injection may be excreted in human milk in small amounts. Therefore, it is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Cefkiazid 250mg Injection may cause dizziness. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel dizzy after taking Cefkiazid 250mg Injection.

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Liver

Caution

Take Cefkiazid 250mg Injection with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Cefkiazid 250mg Injection with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Cefkiazid 250mg Injection should be used in children only in doses as prescribed by a doctor.

Have a query?

FAQs

Cefkiazid 250mg Injection contains Ceftazidime, an antibiotic that works by damaging the bacterial cell wall (protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills bacteria.

Cefkiazid 250mg Injection may be used to treat meningitis (inflammation of membranes covering the brain and spinal cord) caused by bacterial infection. Cefkiazid 250mg Injection is an antibiotic that kills bacteria and prevents the spread of infection.

Cefkiazid 250mg Injection may cause diarrhoea as a common side effect. However, if the condition persists, worsens or if you notice blood or mucus in stools, avoid taking Cefkiazid 250mg Injection and consult a doctor immediately.

You are not recommended to take Cefkiazid 250mg Injection with furosemide as co-administration of these two medicines may increase the risk of kidney problems, especially in patients with kidney impairment and also when Cefkiazid 250mg Injection is given in high doses. However, please consult your doctor before taking Cefkiazid 250mg Injection with other medicines.

Cefkiazid 250mg Injection is not used to treat viral infections. Cefkiazid 250mg Injection is an antibiotic that is used to treat only bacterial infections.

You are not recommended to stop taking Cefkiazid 250mg Injection without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the infection or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Cefkiazid 250mg Injection for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Cefkiazid 250mg Injection, please consult your doctor.

Cefkiazid 250mg Injection belongs to a class of antibiotics used to treat several bacterial infections.

Cefkiazid 250mg Injection contains Ceftazidime, an antibiotic that works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. Thereby damaging the bacterial cell wall and killing bacteria.

Common side effects of Cefkiazid 250mg Injection may include redness and swelling along with a vein, a red raised skin rash that may be itchy, burning, painful, inflammation, or swelling at the site of injection, or diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Cefkiazid 250mg Injection do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

House No 12, F.F, Arjun Nagar, Kuldeep Nagar, Ambala Cantt Ambala Ambala Hr 133001 India
Other Info - CE31015

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