Montaz 1g Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Montaz Information

Montaz is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Secondary and off-label uses of Montaz have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Montaz depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Montaz have been listed ahead. These side effects of Montaz are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Montaz is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Montaz related warnings talks about Montaz's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Montaz is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Montaz contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Montaz may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Montaz, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Montaz Benefits & Uses
Montaz Dosage & How to Take
Montaz Side Effects
Montaz Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Montaz with Other Drugs
Montaz Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Montaz
Montaz Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Montaz Benefits & Uses

Montaz is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Appendicitis
Pneumonia
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bronchitis
Skin Infections
Blood Infection
Meningitis

Montaz 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Appendicitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1125 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ceftriaxone (1000 mg) / Tazobactum (125 mg)
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Appendicitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 75 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ceftriaxone (1000 mg) / Tazobactum (125 mg)
Adult	Disease: Appendicitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1125 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ceftriaxone (1000 mg) / Tazobactum (125 mg)
Geriatric	Disease: Appendicitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1125 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ceftriaxone (1000 mg) / Tazobactum (125 mg)

Montaz Related Warnings

Is the use of Montaz safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Montaz safely.
Is the use of Montaz safe during breastfeeding?

Montaz does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Montaz on the Kidneys?

Montaz rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Montaz on the Liver?

Montaz is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Montaz on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Montaz for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Montaz with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Calcium

Calcium Carbonate

Leucovorin Calcium

Moderate

Cyclosporin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Warfarin

Amikacin

Montaz Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Jaundice
Sexually transmitted diseases
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy
Syphilis
Kidney Disease
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Asthma
Cystic Fibrosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Hemophilia

Frequently asked Questions about Montaz

Is this Montaz habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Montaz.

Montaz Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Montaz

Taking Montaz with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Montaz

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Montaz and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Frequently asked Questions about Montaz

Question over 5 years ago

Is Montaz used in the treatment of typhoid fever?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes Montaz is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Montaz with doxycycline?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

Montaz and doxycycline can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Montaz?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Do not self-administer Montaz. It comes in the form of injection and preferably taken 1 - 2 times in a day (Intravenously or Intramuscularly). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the a in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Montaz cause thrombocytopenia?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Occasionally Montaz can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in a vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Montaz cause liver toxicity?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Montaz can cause liver toxicity if taken in higher doses for a long time. You are advised to get regular liver function tests done to keep a check on proper liver functioning while taking this drug.