Alticef-TZ 500mg/62.5mg Injection - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is alticef-tz 500mg/62.5mg injection used for?
Alticef-TZ 500mg/62.5mg Injection is a combination antibiotic containing Ceftriaxone (500mg) and Tazobactum (62.5mg). It is used to treat various bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, and septicemia. Ceftriaxone kills bacteria by inhibiting cell wall synthesis, while Tazobactum prevents bacterial resistance by inhibiting beta-lactamase enzymes.
- Generic Name: Ceftriaxone + Tazobactam
- Manufacturer: Ultra Drugs Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ alticef-tz 500mg/62.5mg injection Uses & Benefits
Treatment of infections caused by susceptible organisms: respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin and soft tissue, intra-abdominal, septicemia, meningitis.
Off-label uses: Lyme disease, Pelvic inflammatory disease, Gonorrhea
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Ceftriaxone + Tazobactam |
| Brand Name | Accutaz AS |
| Manufacturer | Ultra Drugs Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Antibiotic (Cephalosporin + Beta-lactamase inhibitor) |
| Route of Administration | Intravenous (IV) or Intramuscular (IM) |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC; protect from light; reconstituted solution stable for 24 hours at room temperature or 3 days refrigerated. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Ceftriaxone inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs). Tazobactam inhibits beta-lactamases, preventing degradation of ceftriaxone.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take alticef-tz 500mg/62.5mg injection
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of alticef-tz 500mg/62.5mg injection
โ Common Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Injection site pain
- Rash
- Eosinophilia
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Anaphylaxis
- Clostridioides difficile colitis
- Severe skin reactions (SJS/TEN)
- Hemolytic anemia
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Biliary sludge
- Thrombocytopenia
- Interstitial nephritis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Alcohol | Moderate | Increased side effects like nausea and dizziness |
| Live Vaccines | Major | Reduced vaccine efficacy |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Aminoglycosides
- Loop diuretics
- Probenecid
โก Moderate Interactions
- Oral contraceptives
- Live vaccines
- BCG vaccine
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Chloramphenicol
- Tetracyclines
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May cause disulfiram-like reaction (rare with ceftriaxone)
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins or beta-lactamase inhibitors; hyperbilirubinemic neonates (ceftriaxone displaces bilirubin).
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, hepatic function, CBC, signs of superinfection, bleeding time (if on warfarin).
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk in low amounts; generally considered compatible.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; hemodialysis may remove ceftriaxone but not tazobactam.
โฐ Missed Dose
Administer as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose; do not double dose.