Zavicefta 2000/500 TM
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Active ingredients: ceftazidime + avibactam
Pack: Zavicefta 2000/500 powder for injection, 10 x 2.5 g vials
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ZAVICEFTA 2000/500 ceftazidime (as pentahydrate) and avibactam (as sodium) powder for injection vialDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Zavicefta is indicated for the treatment of the following infections in adults (see sections 4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use and 5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties):, Complicated intra-abdominal infection (cIAI) in combination with metronidazole. Complicated urinary tract infection (cUTI) including pyelonephritis., Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) including ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP).,Zavicefta is indicated for the treatment of the following infections in infants and paediatric patients (greater than or equal to 3 months to < 18 years) (see sections 4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use and 5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties):, Complicated intra-abdominal infection (cIAI) in combination with metronidazole. Complicated urinary tract infection (cUTI) including pyelonephritis.,Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents.,To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Zavicefta and other antibiotics, Zavicefta should be used in combination with an antibacterial agent(s) active against Gram-positive and/or anaerobic pathogens when these are known or suspected to be contributing to the infectious process.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous Infusion
- white to light yellow powder.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 10 vials pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient ceftazidime + avibactam
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.
- You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems.
- For more information on the Black Triangle Scheme and how to report side effects, see www.tga.gov.au/black-triangle-scheme
