Tazid 1 Injection Information

Tazid 1 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Skin Infections, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Tazid 1 Injection have also been mentioned below.

The right dosage of Tazid 1 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Tazid 1 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Tazid 1 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Tazid 1 Injection's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Tazid 1 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Tazid 1 Injection related warnings section.

Tazid 1 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Tazid 1 Injection in conditions like Kidney Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Tazid 1 Injection contraindications section.

Additionally, Tazid 1 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Tazid 1 Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Tazid Benefits & Uses
Tazid Dosage & How to Take
Tazid Side Effects
Tazid Related Warnings
Tazid Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Tazid
Tazid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Tazid 1 Injection Benefits & Uses

Tazid 1 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Tazid 1 Injection 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

Tazid 1 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Tazid 1 Injection safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Tazid in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Tazid 1 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Tazid.

Safe
What is the effect of Tazid 1 Injection on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Tazid on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Tazid 1 Injection on the Liver?

Tazid is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Tazid 1 Injection on the Heart?

Using Tazid does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Tazid 1 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tazid 1 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Tazid 1 Injection

Is this Tazid 1 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Tazid 1 Injection has not been reported.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Tazid 1 Injection as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Tazid 1 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Tazid 1 Injection for mental disorders.

No

Tazid 1 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tazid 1 Injection

Taking Tazid 1 Injection with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Tazid 1 Injection

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Tazid 1 Injection.

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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