Megazid

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Megazid Information

Megazid is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Skin Infections, Pneumonia. Other than this, Megazid has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Megazid depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Megazid can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Megazid are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Megazid is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Megazid has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Megazid related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Megazid since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Megazid are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Megazid may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Megazid, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.



Megazid Benefits & Uses

Megazid is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Megazid Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 12 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Megazid Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Megazid safe for pregnant women?


    Megazid is safe to take during pregnancy.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Megazid safe during breastfeeding?


    Megazid is safe for breastfeeding women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Megazid on the Kidneys?


    Very few cases of side effects of Megazid on kidney have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Megazid on the Liver?


    There are no any side effects of Megazid on the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Megazid on the Heart?


    Megazid is not harmful for the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Megazid with Other Drugs

Megazid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate



Megazid Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Megazid unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Megazid

  • Is this Megazid habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Megazid has not been reported.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Megazid. So it is best to avoid driving.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Megazid only as per medical advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    Megazid is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Megazid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Megazid


    You can take Megazid with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Megazid


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Megazid with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; FORTAZ® (ceftazidime)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 728

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-312

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