Tazid 125 Injection Information

Tazid 125 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Skin Infections, Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Tazid 125 Injection have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Tazid 125 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Tazid 125 Injection have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Tazid 125 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Tazid 125 Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Tazid 125 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Tazid 125 Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Tazid 125 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Tazid 125 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Tazid 125 Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

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 125 Injection Benefits & Uses

Tazid 125 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Tazid 125 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 125 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Tazid 125 Injection safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Tazid in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Tazid 125 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Tazid.

Safe
What is the effect of Tazid 125 Injection on the Kidneys?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Tazid 125 Injection on the Liver?

Tazid is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Tazid 125 Injection on the Heart?

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

Safe

Tazid 125 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tazid 125 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Tazid 125 Injection

Is this Tazid 125 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Tazid 125 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 125 Injection as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Tazid 125 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 125 Injection for mental disorders.

No

Tazid 125 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tazid 125 Injection

Taking Tazid 125 Injection with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Tazid 125 Injection

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Tazid 125 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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