Megazid 250 Mg Injection

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Megazid 250 Mg Injection

1 Injection in 1 Packet
₹ 64
1 INJECTION | 1 Packet
₹ 64
169 people have bought this recently

Megazid 250 Mg Injection Information

Megazid 250 Mg Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Skin Infections, Pneumonia. Megazid 250 Mg Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Megazid 250 Mg Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Megazid 250 Mg Injection have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Megazid 250 Mg Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Megazid 250 Mg Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Megazid 250 Mg Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Megazid 250 Mg Injection related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Megazid 250 Mg Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Megazid 250 Mg Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Megazid 250 Mg Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Megazid 250 Mg Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.



Megazid 250 Mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Megazid 250 Mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Megazid 250 Mg Injection Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 12 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Megazid 250 Mg Injection Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Megazid 250 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?


    Megazid is safe to take during pregnancy.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Megazid 250 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?


    Megazid does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Megazid 250 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?


    Very few cases of side effects of Megazid on kidney have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Megazid 250 Mg Injection on the Liver?


    There are no any side effects of Megazid on the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Megazid 250 Mg Injection on the Heart?


    Using Megazid does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

    Safe


Megazid 250 Mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Megazid 250 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Megazid 250 Mg Injection

  • Is this Megazid 250 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?


    Megazid 250 Mg Injection does not cause addiction.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Megazid 250 Mg Injection as you may feel sleepy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Megazid 250 Mg Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, the use of Megazid 250 Mg Injection in mental disorders is not effective.

    No

Megazid 250 Mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Megazid 250 Mg Injection


    Taking Megazid 250 Mg Injection with food does not harm your health.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Megazid 250 Mg Injection


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Megazid 250 Mg Injection with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience



References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; FORTAZ® (ceftazidime)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 728

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-312

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