Megazid 250mg Injection
Manufacturer
Mapra Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Ceftazidime (250mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Megazid 250mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Megazid 250mg Injection fights and stops the growth of many types of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. You should use this medicine regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How it works
Megazid 250mg Injection is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Quick Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Megazid 250mg Injection to cure your infection and improve your symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat. Discontinue Megazid 250mg Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Frequently asked questions
What organisms does Megazid 250mg Injection cover?
Megazid 250mg Injection is active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, anaerobic bacteria, and Staphylococcus species. It may not be effective against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
How is Megazid 250mg Injection administered?
Megazid 250mg Injection should only be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully to achieve maximum benefit from Megazid 250mg Injection.
Can the use of Megazid 250mg Injection cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Megazid 250mg Injection can cause diarrhea. Megazid 250mg Injection is an antibiotic that kills harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the beneficial bacteria in your stomach or intestine and can cause diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, please contact your doctor.
How long does Megazid 250mg Injection take to work?
Megazid 250mg Injection usually starts working soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.
What if I do not get better after using Megazid 250mg Injection?
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better even after finishing the full course of treatment. You must also inform your doctor if the symptoms worsen while using this medicine.
Is Megazid 250mg Injection effective?
Megazid 250mg Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Megazid 250mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
