Uses

Used for complicated intra-abdominal infections, complicated urinary tract infections, hospital-acquired pneumonia, and susceptible multidrug-resistant bacterial infections.

Do not use if

Contraindicated in patients with severe hypersensitivity to cephalosporins, avibactam, or beta-lactam antibiotics.

Side effects

May cause nausea, diarrhea, headache, rash, or elevated liver enzymes.

Warnings

Use only for confirmed or strongly suspected bacterial infections. Monitor renal function.

How it works

Ceftazidime inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis, while avibactam inhibits certain beta-lactamases that cause resistance.

Storage

Store according to manufacturer recommendations.