Glazidim
Glazidim is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections in adults and children by killing the bacteria that cause them.
Form
injektiokuiva-aine, liuosta varten
Strength
1 g
Active Ingredient
Ceftazidime pentahydrate
Manufacturer
Sandoz A/S
How to Use
Dosage
For adults, the typical dose is 1 to 2 grams, three times a day. Dosage for children and elderly depends on weight and age, as determined by a doctor.
Method
Glazidim is usually given by a doctor or nurse as an injection directly into a vein or muscle.
Important
The maximum daily dose for adults is typically 9 grams, but for patients over 65, it should not exceed 3 grams. For children, the maximum daily dose varies by weight and age, up to 6 grams.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Diarrhea
- •Swelling and redness around a vein
- •Red, raised rash that may be itchy
- •Pain, burning, swelling or inflammation at the injection site
- •Increase in a certain type of white blood cell (eosinophilia)
- •Increase in cells that help blood clot (platelets)
- •Increased liver enzyme levels
RARE
- •Gut inflammation, which can cause pain or diarrhea, possibly with blood
- •Yeast infection in the mouth (thrush) or vagina
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Stomach ache
- •Nausea or vomiting
- •Fever and chills
- •Decrease in white blood cells
- •Decrease in platelets (cells that help blood clot)
- •Increase in blood urea, urea nitrogen or serum creatinine levels
Important Warnings
- Red, target-like or circular patches with blisters, peeling skin, or sores in the mouth, throat, nose, genitals, or eyes, possibly preceded by fever and flu-like symptoms (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis).
- Widespread rash, high fever, and swollen lymph nodes (DRESS syndrome or drug hypersensitivity syndrome).
- Widespread red, scaly rash with bumps under the skin, blisters, and fever, usually appearing at the start of treatment (acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis).
- Severe allergic reaction with raised itchy rash, swelling, and sometimes swelling of the face and mouth that can cause breathing difficulties.
- Nervous system disorders: tremors, seizures, and in some cases, coma. These have occurred in patients given too high doses, especially those with kidney disease.