Ceftizoxime Sodium
Ceftizoxime Sodium is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic administered by injection. It is used to treat serious bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and intra-abdominal areas when oral antibiotics are not suitable. This broad-spectrum agent is particularly effective against gram-negative bacteria including Pseudomonas species.
Ceftizoxime Sodium is an injectable third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections when other antibiotics are unsuitable.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 82126
- Generic
- Ceftizoxime Sodium
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treats serious respiratory infections (pneumonia, bronchitis), urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, bone and joint infections, intra-abdominal infections, septicemia, and gynecological infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), leading to bacterial cell death. It is resistant to many beta-lactamases and has excellent gram-negative coverage including Pseudomonas.
Administered by injection (IV or IM) only. Requires dose adjustment in kidney impairment. Patients allergic to penicillins may have cross-reactivity. May cause diarrhea, rash, or injection site reactions. Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
Official drug label
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