Zavicefta Injection

Zavicefta Injection belongs to a class of medicines called antibiotics used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the urinary tract, respiratory tract and abdomen. A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. Bacteremia is the presence of bacteria in the blood.

Zavicefta Injection contains Ceftazidime and Avibactam. Ceftazidime works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. Avibactam decreases bacterial resistance and enhances the activity of Ceftazidime against the bacteria. Together, Zavicefta Injection helps to treat bacterial infections.

In some cases, you may experience redness and swelling at the site of injection, and/or nausea and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Zavicefta Injection do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Zavicefta Injection or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Zavicefta Injection. Drive only if you are alert as Zavicefta Injection may cause dizziness. Zavicefta Injection should be used with caution in those with renal impairment and Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea.

Treatment of Bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Zavicefta Injection are as follows:

• Treatment of bacterial infections: Zavicefta Injection is used to treat serious, drug-resistant bacterial infections, especially those caused by Gram-negative organisms.
• Complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs): Zavicefta Injection is used in the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis.
• Complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAIs): Zavicefta Injection is used to treat complicated intra-abdominal infections.
• Treatment of pneumonia: Zavicefta Injection is used to treat hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP).
• Bloodstream infections (bacteremia): Zavicefta Injection helps to treat bloodstream infections caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria.