Xorzid TM 1000mg/120mg Injection
Brand Name | Xorzid TM 1000mg/120mg Injection |
Salt Composition |
Ceftazidime (1000mg) + Tobramycin (120mg) |
Strength | 1000mg + 120mg |
Product Form | Injection |
Pack | 1 Injection in 1 Vial |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Category |
Antibiotic |
SubCategory |
Anti-Biotic |
Country of Origin | India |
Manufacturer |
Trireme Life Sciences Pvt Ltd |
Manufacturer/Marketer Address | Trireme Life Sciences Pvt Ltd,Kasba Area,Kolkata - 700039, West Bengal, India |
You Save : Rs.57.00 Inclusive of all taxes
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Ceftazidime and Tobramycin
- Bloating
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- White patches in the mouth
- Fast heartbeat
- Skin rash
- Yellow-colored eyes
- Hearing loss
- Difficulty in breathing
- Hoarseness of voice
- Fever
- Is Xorzid TM 1000mg/120mg Injection effective?
- What if I do not get better after using Xorzid TM 1000mg/120mg Injection?
- What organism does Xorzid TM 1000mg/120mg Injection cover?
- Therapy should be administered with caution in patients who are having a history of seizure disorder
- There will be an elevated international normalized ratio in patients who are in prolonged treatment.
- Kindly adjust the dose in renal impairment patients
- Therapy should be administered with caution in patients who are allergic to penicillin
- Long-term use may cause a bacterial or fungal overgrowth of a nonsusceptible organism
- The use of this medicine may cause cochlear damage
- Therapy should be administered with caution in premature infants and neonates because of the immaturity of renal
- Neuromuscular blockade and respiratory paralysis have been reported in patients while using this medicine
- Elderly patients may have decreased renal function
- The use of this medicine may cause clostridium difficile associated diarrhea
- This medicine kills the good helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. It leads to worsening the patient’s health condition. Better to take probiotics with this medicine to avoid diarrhea.
- Finish the complete course of antibiotics even if you feel better. Otherwise, it will lead to Antibiotic resistance (the bacteria may be resistant to antibiotics)
- You have a history of gastrointestinal disease
- You are not responding to the treatment
- You have experienced any allergic reaction like rashes and itching
- Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
- Protect from light and heat.
- Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
- Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.
Medical Description of Xorzid TM 1000mg/120mg Injection
Xorzid TM 1000mg/120mg Injection contains Ceftazidime 1000mg and Tobramycin 120mg used to treat bacterial infection such as lower respiratory infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, bacterial meningitis, septicemia, intra-abdominal infections, community-acquired pneumonia, bone and joint infections, gonorrhea, urinary tract infection, skin and soft tissue infections, pelvic inflammatory infection, and bacterial endocarditis. Ceftazidime 1000mg and Tobramycin 120mg is an antibiotic that helps to inhibit the growth of bacteria and it also helps to prevent the infection that occurs during surgery. This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms that occur due to viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial infections.
Xorzid TM 1000mg/120mg Injection Uses
It is used in the treatment of the following conditions as lower respiratory infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, bacterial meningitis, septicemia, intra-abdominal infections, community-acquired pneumonia, bone, and joint infections, gonorrhea, urinary tract infection, skin and soft tissue infections, pelvic inflammatory infection, and bacterial endocarditis.
Xorzid TM 1000mg/120mg Injection Benefits
Bacterial infections
Bacterial infection occurs when bacteria enter your body and start multiplying which may cause tissue damage and make you sick. Mostly it is caused by Staphylococcus and Streptococcus organisms. The bacterial diseases are cholera, bacterial meningitis, tetanus, gonorrhea, pneumonia, and syphilis. Symptoms include fever, chills, and sweats, inflamed lymph nodes, headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain
Urinary tract infection
It is a type of infection that affects the urethra, kidneys, and bladder. It is caused by Escherichia coli (E.coli). Symptoms include abdominal pain, frequent urination, dysuria, blood in urine, foul-smell while urinating
Gonorrhea
It is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It affects both males and females. Symptoms include thick discharge from the penis, increased vaginal discharge, pain while urinating, anal itching, discharge, and spotting between menstrual bleeding.
Bone and joint infection
Bone infection is also called Osteomyelitis. It is caused by bacteria called staphylococcus which travels through the bloodstream to the weak area in a bone. Symptoms include fever, pain, fatigue, tenderness, redness, and warmth.
Community-acquired pneumonia
It is a type of pneumonia which usually found in people who are not admitted to the hospital recently. It is caused by bacteria called Streptococcus pneumonia, Haemophilus influenza, and Mycoplasma pneumonia. Symptoms include chest pain, cough, shortness of breath, sputum, fever, and abdominal pain.
Skin infection
It is usually caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. Common skin infection includes cellulitis, impetigo. Symptoms include red skin, blisters, swelling, pain, red spots, and tenderness
Pelvic inflammatory diseases
It is also called pelvic infection. It is an infection of the female reproductive organs that occur in the female upper genital tract. It usually occurs when sexually transmitted bacteria spread via the vagina to the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. Symptoms include pain in the pelvic region, abnormal vaginal discharge, uterine bleeding, pain during intercourse, fever, and difficulty in urination.
Bacterial meningitis
Infection and inflammation to the meninges (in the brain) caused by bacteria called bacterial meningitis. This medicine is used to treat this bacterial infection.
Bacterial septicemia
Infection of the blood caused by bacteria leads to increased toxins in the bloodstream passes to the entire body develops organ damage. This medicine is used to treat this bacterial infection.
Skin and soft tissue infections
Infections such as cellulitis wound infection and cutaneous abscess caused by Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus bacteria are related to skin and skin structure infections, treated by this medicine.
Bacterial endocarditis
Infection in the inner lining of the heart is caused by bacteria called bacterial endocarditis. This injection is used to treat bacterial infections.
Xorzid TM 1000mg/120mg Injection Indication
The Xorzid TM 1000mg/120mg Injection is prescribed in the following indications as lower respiratory infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, bacterial meningitis, septicemia, intra-abdominal infections, community-acquired pneumonia, bone and joint infections, gonorrhea, urinary tract infection, skin and soft tissue infections, pelvic inflammatory infection, and bacterial endocarditis.
Mechanism of action of Xorzid TM 1000mg/120mg Injection
The Xorzid TM 1000mg/120mg Injection contains Ceftazidime 1000mg and Tobramycin 120mg is a combination of two medicines. Ceftazidime 1000mg is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that produces its action by preventing bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for the growth of bacteria and also prevents the spreading of infections. Tobramycin 120mg is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that produces its action by inhibiting the growth of bacteria by preventing the synthesis of protein which is required for the bacteria to survive.
How Xorzid TM 1000mg/120mg Injection works
The Xorzid TM 1000mg/120mg Injection contains Ceftazidime 1000mg and Tobramycin 120mg is a combination of two medicines. Ceftazidime 1000mg is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that produces its action by preventing bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for the growth of bacteria and also prevents the spreading of infections. Tobramycin 120mg is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that produces its action by inhibiting the growth of bacteria by preventing the synthesis of protein which is required for the bacteria to survive.
Xorzid TM 1000mg/120mg Injection Contraindication
Xorzid TM 1000mg/120mg Injection Side Effects
FAQs for Xorzid TM 1000mg/120mg Injection
It is considered effective if you have taken the medicine as per the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. Do not withdraw the medicine if you feel better, it may worsen the condition
If you do not feel better after completing the full course of treatment kindly inform your doctor.
This medicine is effective against Pseudomonas anaerobes and Staphylococcus bacteria and it is also effective against Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
Precautions and general warning of Xorzid TM 1000mg/120mg Injection
Alcohol
The use of alcohol does not produce harmful effects while you are receiving this treatment. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Driving or operating machinery
It is considered unsafe to drive while you are receiving this medicine it may affect your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Pregnancy
The use of this medicine is considered unsafe during pregnancy because it may produce a harmful effect on the developing fetus. Kindly consult with your doctor
Breast Feeding
The use of this medicine is considered safe during breastfeeding because it does not excrete via breastmilk. Kindly consult with your doctor
Kidney Problem
The therapy should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Liver Disease
The therapy should be used with caution in patients with hepatic impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.
How to Take Xorzid TM 1000mg/120mg Injection
Xorzid TM 1000mg/120mg Injection comes in a liquid solution as an intravenous injection. It is injected by a health care professional in doctor clinics, hospitals. Use the injection as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine when you feel better kindly consult together with your doctor.
Use of Xorzid TM 1000mg/120mg Injection in Adult
It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the drug is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Xorzid TM 1000mg/120mg Injection in children
Xorzid TM 1000mg/120mg Injection is not prescribed in children who are below 1 month old. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Xorzid TM 1000mg/120mg Injection in Elderly Patients
Xorzid TM 1000mg/120mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.
Other general warnings
Diarrhea
Antibiotic resistance
Talk to your doctor if
General instructions
Tobramycin 120mg is and Ceftazidime 1000mg used to treat bacterial infections such as lower respiratory infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, bacterial meningitis, septicemia, intra-abdominal infections, community-acquired pneumonia, bone and joint infections, gonorrhea, urinary tract infection, skin and soft tissue infections, pelvic inflammatory infection, and bacterial endocarditis.
Ceftazidime 1000mg is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that produces its action by preventing bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for the growth of bacteria and also prevents the spreading of infections. Tobramycin 120mg is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that produces its action by inhibiting the growth of bacteria by preventing the synthesis of protein which is required for the bacteria to survive.
Drug Interaction of Xorzid TM 1000mg/120mg Injection
Drug-Drug Interaction
BCG vaccine live
The use of this drug is contraindicated because the use of medicine decreases the effect of the BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism
Cholera vaccine
Use alternative drugs, because the use of the cholera vaccine with antibiotics may activate the vaccine strain. So, avoid receiving this combination of medicines before 14 days of vaccination
Estradiol
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of Ceftazidime will decrease the effect of estradiol by altering the intestinal flora and it also lowers the risk of contraceptive failure
Cidofovir
The use of this medicine is contraindicated because the combination of this medicine may increase nephrotoxicity and Ototoxicity
Atracurium
Use alternative drugs because the use of tobramycin increases the effect of atracurium by pharmacodynamic synergism and it also increases the risk for developing apnea.
Quinidine
Use alternative drugs because the use of quinidine will increase the effect of tobramycin by P-glycoprotein efflux transporter.
Drug-Food Interaction
The food may increase the effect of the drug in your body so it is advised to take this injection with food to increase the absorption
Drug-Disease Interaction
Dehydration
Adequate hydration is required to prevent the risk of oto and nephrotoxicity that is associated with an aminoglycoside. Before initiating the treatment kindly correct your dehydration.
Neuromuscular blockade
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients who are having neuromuscular disorders such as myasthenia gravis, parkinsonian syndrome, and botulism because the use of this medicine may cause dose-related muscle weakness and neuromuscular blockade.
Ototoxicity
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of aminoglycoside may lead to nerve damage in the eighth cranial nerve which results in vestibular and auditory toxicities. Symptoms include dizziness, nystagmus, vertigo, ataxia, tinnitus, and hearing impairment.
Renal dysfunctions
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with renal impairment due to the accumulation of the drug which leads to nephrotoxicity like tubular necrosis, increase in BUN, nonprotein nitrogen, serum creatinine concentration, decrease urine gravity and creatinine clearance, and proteinuria.
Colitis
This medicine kills the good helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. This drug should be used caution in patients with gastrointestinal disease, especially colitis (swelling of the colon inner lining). It leads to worsening the patient’s health condition.
Seizures
Using this medicine is needs caution in patients with seizures or fits. Inform the doctor, then will do dose adjustment if necessary to take this medicine with seizure medications.
Over Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.
Missed Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).
Storage and Disposal
Fast Tag
Xorzid TM 1000mg/120mg Injection contains Ceftazidime 1000mg and Tobramycin 120mg used to treat bacterial infection such as lower respiratory infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, bacterial meningitis, septicemia, intra-abdominal infections, community-acquired pneumonia, bone and joint infections, gonorrhea, urinary tract infection, skin and soft tissue infections, pelvic inflammatory infection, and bacterial endocarditis.
It is an antibiotic that helps to inhibit the growth of bacteria and it also helps to prevent the infection that occurs during surgery. This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms that occur due to viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial infections.
Kindly inform your doctor if you have experienced any rash, itching, swelling of the face and mouth.