CEFTAZIDIME (PREXIDIM) INJ

What is Ceftazidime (Prexidim) Injection Used For?

Ceftazidime (Prexidim) is mainly used to treat serious infections caused by bacteria. These include infections in the lungs (like pneumonia), the skin, the urinary tract (like bladder infections), the abdomen (like peritonitis), and even in the brain and spinal cord (like meningitis). Doctors usually recommend it when infections are severe or when other antibiotics haven’t worked.

Ingredients in Ceftazidime (Prexidim) Injection

The main active ingredient is Ceftazidime.

How Does Ceftazidime (Prexidim) Injection Work?

Ceftazidime targets bacteria by breaking down their cell walls. Bacteria need strong walls to survive. Without their walls, they burst and die. By destroying the bacteria’s defenses, Ceftazidime quickly helps your body fight off the infection and start healing.

Ceftazidime Dosage and How It’s Given

Ceftazidime (Prexidim) is usually given through an injection into a vein (IV) or muscle (IM).

The dosage depends on several factors, like the type of infection, how serious it is, and your age and weight.

Sometimes it’s given every 8 to 12 hours, and the treatment can last from a few days to a few weeks.

Ceftazidime (Prexidim) Injection Side Effects

Pain
Redness
Swelling at the injection site
Diarrhea
Nausea
vomiting
Rash
Itching
Headache

How Fast Does Ceftazidime (Prexidim) Work?

Many people start feeling better within a few days of starting the treatment. Stopping early can cause the infection to come back even stronger. Make sure to complete your dose.

Can I take Ceftazidime at home?

Usually, Ceftazidime injections are given in a hospital or clinic. In some cases, if your doctor says it’s okay, you might be taught how to use it at home.