Zerbaxa is a medicine that contains ceftolozan and tazobactam, two antibiotic substances that prevent the multiplication of bacteria and that can therefore be used to treat various types of infections, such as:
- Complicated abdominal infections;
- Acute kidney infection;
- Complicated urinary tract infection.
By being able to eliminate very difficult bacteria, this remedy is usually used to fight infections by superbugs, resistant to other antibiotics, and is not used as the first treatment option.
How to take
This antibiotic should be given to the hospital directly in the vein, as directed by the doctor or following the general indications:
| Type of infection | Frequency | Perfusion time | Duration of treatment |
| Complicated abdominal infection | 8/8 hours | 1 hour | 4 to 14 days |
| Complicated acute urinary tract infection | 8/8 hours | 1 hour | 7 days |
For patients older than 65 years or patients with creatinine clearance less than 50 ml / min the dose should be adjusted by a physician.
Possible side effects
The use of this type of antibiotic can cause side effects like insomnia, anxiety, headache, dizziness, marked decrease in blood pressure, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, abdominal pain, redness of the skin, fever or lack of sensation. air.
Who should not use
This antibiotic is contraindicated for people with hypersensitivity to cephalosporins, beta-lactams or any other component of the formula. In pregnancy and breastfeeding, it should only be used with guidance from the obstetrician.
