Consuming alcohol with Maxibac IV/IM does not cause any harmful side effects.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Maxibac IV/IM is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Maxibac IV/IM is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Maxibac IV/IM, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
UNSAFE
Maxibac IV/IM may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Maxibac IV/IM should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Maxibac IV/IM may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Maxibac IV/IM should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Maxibac IV/IM may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Maxibac IV/IM 1gm/vial Injection
Introduction
Maxibac IV/IM is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the brain, lungs, ear, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, blood and heart. It is also used to prevent infec...
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Uses of Maxibac IV/IM
Bacterial infections
Side effects of Maxibac IV/IM
Common
Rash
Allergic reaction
Injection site reaction
Diarrhea
How to use Maxibac IV/IM
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Maxibac IV/IM works
Maxibac IV/IM 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.
What if you forget to take Maxibac IV/IM?
If you miss a dose of Maxibac IV/IM, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Maxibac IV/IM 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 tr...
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Discontinue Maxibac IV/IM and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty i...
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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 bloo...
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Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Maxibac IV/IM as it may cause increased side effects.
IV/IM Administration
IV
Direct injection: Inject over 3-5 minutes directly into vein or through tubing of running compatible infusion solution
Infu...
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Adult Dose
Bone & Joint Infections
2 g IV q12hr
Gynecologic & Intra-abdominal Infections, Meningitis, Complicated Pneumonia, Life-Threatening Infections
2 g...
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Child Dose
Child: IV, IM 90–150 mg/kg/day q8h
IV 200–300 mg/kg/day for serious Pseudomonas infection (max 8–12 g/day) q8h
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Loading dose: 1 g; maintenance doses based on CrCl. May need to increase doses by 50% in severe infections. Peritoneal dialysis: Loa...
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Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.
Mode of Action
Ceftazidime binds to one or more of the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) which inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis i...
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Precaution
History of penicillin allergy; severe renal impairment; pregnancy, lactation.
Lactation: Drug excreted in breast milk; use with caution
Pregnancy category: B
Lactation: Drug excreted in breast milk; use with caution
Interaction
May increase nephrotoxicity of aminoglycosides. May diminish therapeutic effect of BCG, typhoid vaccine, Na picosulfate. May increase anticoagulant ef...
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