Auro Ceftazidime 250 mg/500 mg/1,0 g/2,0 g Injection

Ceftazidime is an antibiotic belonging to the cephalosporin class. Antibiotics are used to kill the bacteria that cause infections. The types of infection that can be treated by AURO CEFTAZIDIME include the following: Infections of the chest, ear, nose, throat, urinary systems, blood, gut, abdomen, gall bladder, and skin.

Do not take AURIZEF:

• If you have ever had an unusual or allergic reaction to ceftazidime, any other cephalosporin antibiotic or sodium carbonate.

Take special care with AURIZEF:

• Tell your doctor if you have previously experienced an allergic reaction to penicillin. You may have an increased chance of being allergic to AURO CEFTAZIDIME if you are allergic to penicillins.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of allergy.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems.
• If you have diabetes and regularly check your urine for sugar, use Clinistix or Tes-Tape. Do not use Clinitest tablets because ceftazidime may cause false positive results.
• AUROCEF may interfere with certain laboratory tests. Be sure your doctor and laboratory personnel know you are using AURIZEF.

Pregnancy and Breast-feeding: The safety of AURO CEFTAZIDIME in pregnancy and breast-feeding has not been established. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking AURIZEF, call your doctor. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding your baby while taking this medicine, please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other health care professional for advice.

Taking other medicines with AURIZEF: Some medicines may interact with ceftazidime. Before taking AURIZEF, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following medicines:

• Aminoglycoside antibiotics, such as gentamicin – there is an increased risk of kidney damage.
• Other antibiotics.
• A diuretic (water tablet) such as furosemide - there is some evidence for an increased risk of kidney damage.
• Probenecid - the excretion of ceftazidime by your kidneys is prevented.

If you are taking other medicines on a regular basis, including complementary or traditional medicines, the use of AURO CEFTAZIDIME with these medicines may cause undesirable interactions. Please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional, for advice.

• AURO CEFTAZIDIME is usually given as an injection at your doctor’s office, hospital, or clinic. The medicine will be either injected into a large muscle (such as your buttock or hip), given as a slow injection into a vein or added to an intravenous fluid that will drip through a needle or catheter placed in your vein.

• If you will be using AURO CEFTAZIDIME at home, a healthcare provider will teach you how to use it. Be sure you understand how to use AURIZEF. Follow the procedures you are taught when you use a dose. Contact your healthcare provider if you have any questions.

• Before you administer AURIZEF, look at the solution closely. It should be clear and free of floating material or particles.

• To clear up your infection completely, use AURO CEFTAZIDIME for the full course of treatment.

• Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and pets. Ask your healthcare provider how to dispose of these materials after use.

• Your dosage will depend on the type and severity of your infection.

• Your doctor will decide on the dose and length of time that you will receive AURIZEF.

• The usual dosage for adults ranges from 1 g to 6 g daily, in divided doses every 8 or 12 hours.

• For infants and children, the dose is based on body weight.

• Tell your doctor if you suffer from kidney problems – your dosage may need to be reduced. Always take AURO CEFTAZIDIME exactly as your doctor has instructed you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure. If you have the impression that the effect of AURO CEFTAZIDIME is too strong or too weak, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

AURO CEFTAZIDIME can have side-effects. If you think that you are having an allergic (hypersensitivity) reaction to AURIZEF, tell your doctor immediately or go to the emergency department at your nearest hospital. Symptoms include:

• Skin rash, itching or hives
• Swelling of the face, lips, mouth or throat
• Fever
• Difficulty breathing and swallowing
• Collapse

If you experience any of the following side-effects, contact your doctor promptly:

• Fits (seizures)
• Jaundice – yellowing of the skin and eyes
• Tendency to bruise or bleed easily

Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following side-effects:

• Severe abdominal / stomach cramps
• Watery and severe diarrhoea, which may also be bloody
• Fever, in combination with one or both of the above

You may have a serious infection affecting your bowel. Therefore, you may need urgent medical attention. Other reported side-effects include:

• White, furry, sore tongue and mouth (oral thrush)
• Sore, itchy vagina and/or discharge (vaginal thrush)
• Swelling, pain or tenderness at the injection site
• Diarrhoea, feeling sick (nausea), vomiting

If any of these side-effects persist, or are troublesome, see your doctor or pharmacist. Not all side-effects reported for this medicine are included in this leaflet. Should your general health worsen while taking this medicine, please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other health care professional for advice.

Store below 25 °C (room temperature). Once reconstituted, the solution is to be used within 24 hours if stored below 25 °C (room temperature). Protect from light. AURO CEFTAZIDIME is usually stored and handled by a healthcare provider. If you are using AURO CEFTAZIDIME at home, store AURO CEFTAZIDIME as directed by your pharmacist or healthcare provider. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.