Ceftazidime & Tazobactam Injection

Product Name : Ceftazidime & Tazobactam Injection
Trade Name: Combitaz ,Zadimac, Tazid XP, Forzid-TZ
Available Strength : 1000 + 125 mg
Packing : 1 Vial
Pack Insert/Leaflet : Yes
Therapeutic use : Antibiotic
Production Capacity : 1 million injection/month

Ceftazidime and Tazobactam injection is a high-potency combination antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections, particularly those that have developed resistance to standard treatments. It pairs a broad-spectrum cephalosporin with a resistance-breaking inhibitor to ensure maximum effectiveness.

Medical Uses & Indications

This combination is typically used for severe infections in hospital settings, including:

Complicated Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Including kidney infections like pyelonephritis.
Respiratory Infections: Severe or hospital-acquired pneumonia.
Intra-abdominal Infections: Complex infections within the abdominal cavity.
Systemic Infections: Septicaemia (bloodstream infections) and bacterial meningitis.
Surgical Prophylaxis: Preventing infections during specific procedures like prostate surgery.
How the Combination Works
- Ceftazidime (3rd Gen Cephalosporin): An antibiotic that kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their essential protective cell walls.
- Tazobactam (Beta-lactamase Inhibitor): It prevents bacteria from producing enzymes (beta-lactamases) that would normally destroy the Ceftazidime, allowing the antibiotic to stay active against resistant strains.