Zerbaxa 1000/500mg vial
زيرباكسا 1000/500مجم فيال
ceftolozane + tazobactamFrom the official published price list, updated twice a day. Pharmacies may differ slightly.
The medical information below is guidance and may be incomplete or wrong. Do not change your medicine or dose based on it — ask a pharmacist or doctor.
Uses
Used for complicated intra-abdominal infections with metronidazole, complicated urinary tract infections including pyelonephritis, and hospital-acquired or ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia caused by susceptible organisms.
Do not use if
Contraindicated in patients with serious hypersensitivity to ceftolozane, tazobactam, piperacillin/tazobactam, or other beta-lactam antibiotics.
Side effects
Common adverse effects include nausea, diarrhea, headache, fever, and infusion-related reactions. Serious hypersensitivity and Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea may occur.
Warnings
Monitor renal function and adjust dosage when needed. Watch for severe hypersensitivity reactions and antibiotic-associated diarrhea.
How it works
Ceftolozane inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis while tazobactam inhibits beta-lactamases that can inactivate certain antibiotics.
Storage
Store refrigerated at 2–8°C and protect from light.