Emutaz Benefits & Uses

Emutaz is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Emutaz Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Emutaz Related Warnings

Is the use of Emutaz safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Emutaz in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Emutaz safe during breastfeeding?

Emutaz is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Emutaz on the Kidneys?

Emutaz has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Emutaz on the Liver?

Using Emutaz does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Emutaz on the Heart?

Emutaz is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Emutaz with Other Drugs

Emutaz should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Emutaz Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Emutaz unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Asthma
Cystic Fibrosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Hemophilia

Frequently asked Questions about Emutaz

Is this Emutaz habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Emutaz has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Emutaz. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Emutaz only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Emutaz for mental disorders.

No

Emutaz Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Emutaz

It is safe to take Emutaz with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Emutaz

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Emutaz with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; FORTAZ® (ceftazidime)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 728

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-312

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