Accutaz-hs 500/62.5 MG Injection 1
₹147.47
Quick fact
Accutaz-hs 500/62.5 MG Injection 1 is an antibiotic injection prescribed by a doctor to treat bacterial infections. A healthcare professional administers it; it should not be self-administered.
Uses
What is Accutaz-hs 500/62.5 MG Injection 1 & Important Details
Accutaz HS is an injection used to treat bacterial infections.
- The pack contains one injection.
- Its active ingredients are ceftriaxone and tazobactum.
- A prescription is required; a doctor or nurse gives it in a healthcare setting.
How does Accutaz-hs 500/62.5 MG Injection 1 work (mechanism of action)?
The injection combines two medicines that act against bacteria.
- Ceftriaxone stops the growth of infection-causing bacteria.
- Tazobactum enhances ceftriaxone activity against bacteria and reduces bacterial resistance to the antibiotic.
Specialized or Off-Label Uses of Accutaz-hs 500/62.5 MG Injection 1
The supplied information supports use for bacterial infections but does not establish any specialized or off-label uses.
Conditions That Accutaz-hs 500/62.5 MG Injection 1 Will Not Treat
This medicine is described as a treatment for bacterial infections.
Benefits
What are the benefits of taking Accutaz-hs 500/62.5 MG Injection 1
Accutaz-hs 500/62.5 MG Injection 1 helps treat infections caused by bacteria.
- Ceftriaxone stops the growth of infection-causing bacteria.
- Tazobactum enhances ceftriaxone activity against bacteria and reduces bacterial resistance to the antibiotic.
Side Effects
What are the most common side effects of Accutaz-hs 500/62.5 MG Injection 1?
Side effects listed for this injection include the following. Contact your doctor if they persist or worsen.
- Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting or stomach upset.
- Rash, dizziness, headache or sweating.
Tell your doctor about troublesome symptoms, and seek urgent advice for severe warning symptoms or an allergic reaction.
What are the serious side effects of Accutaz-hs 500/62.5 MG Injection 1?
Some symptoms need prompt medical attention during treatment.
- Severe watery diarrhoea.
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes.
- A sudden rash with breathing difficulties.
Contact a doctor immediately if any of these occur. For breathing difficulty or a severe reaction, seek emergency medical help.
Severe Allergic Reactions of Accutaz-hs 500/62.5 MG Injection 1?
An allergic reaction can occur. Watch for symptoms such as:
- Rash or itching.
- Swelling or shortness of breath.
Seek immediate medical help if you experience an allergic reaction, especially swelling or breathing difficulty.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?
You may notice side effects while receiving this injection, including:
- Diarrhoea, rash, nausea, vomiting or stomach upset.
- Dizziness, headache, sweating or a lump at the injection site.
Tell your doctor if symptoms persist or worsen.
Accutaz-hs 500/62.5 MG Injection 1 Dosage Guidelines
Overview
A healthcare professional typically gives the injection once or twice daily, depending on infection severity. The doctor decides the amount and final schedule for you.
Adults
A commonly used adult ceftriaxone–tazobactam regimen is 1.125 g every 12 hours; the maximum is 4.5 g in a day. The doctor may change it.
Children
Children should receive this injection only if prescribed by a doctor; a suitable dose depends on the child and infection. A doctor must decide.
Older adults
Older adults may receive it if recommended; the doctor should choose the lowest effective dose for the person’s condition. The doctor decides.
- The infection and its severity affect the prescribed dose.
- Your doctor may adjust the dose for your health needs.
Dosage Adjustments for Kidney, Liver, or Other Health Problems
Your doctor considers your health and may adjust the dose. The exact adjustment depends on the clinical situation.
- Normal kidney function: The supplied information does not state a specific dose adjustment for normal kidney function.
- Reduced kidney function: Use caution with a history of kidney disease; the doctor may adjust the dose as required.
- Severe kidney impairment: The supplied information does not give a specific adjustment for severe kidney impairment. The doctor must decide the dose.
- Dialysis: The supplied information does not state a dose adjustment for dialysis. Ask the treating doctor.
- Liver disease: Use caution with a history of liver disease; the doctor may adjust the dose as required.
- Other important conditions: Tell the doctor about gallbladder disease or bowel inflammation before treatment.
Do not change the dose yourself; the prescribing doctor must assess your medical history and treatment response.
How Often and How Long to Take Accutaz-hs 500/62.5 MG Injection 1?
The injection is typically administered once or twice daily, depending on infection severity.
- Follow the timing set by your doctor and attend scheduled appointments.
- Complete the prescribed course even if you feel better.
How should I take Accutaz-hs 500/62.5 MG Injection 1?
Taking Accutaz-hs 500/62.5 MG Injection 1 With or Without Food
Specific food interactions have not been established. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about food or drink during treatment.
How to Take Specific Forms (Tablets, Chewables, Liquid Suspension)
Injection: A doctor or nurse gives this injection in a healthcare setting. It may be given intravenously or by intramuscular injection; do not self-administer.
Overdose/Missed Dose
What should I do if I accidentally use too much Accutaz-hs 500/62.5 MG Injection 1?
If you receive too much, or develop severe muscle twitching, seizures or breathing problems, seek emergency medical attention.
What should I do if I miss a dose of Accutaz-hs 500/62.5 MG Injection 1?
If you miss an injection appointment, contact your healthcare provider or clinic immediately to reschedule. Do not try to give yourself the injection.
Interactions
Does Accutaz-hs 500/62.5 MG Injection 1 interact with foods or drinks?
Specific food interactions have not been established. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice about food or drink during treatment.
Does Accutaz-hs 500/62.5 MG Injection 1 interact with other medicines (drug interactions)
Tell your doctor about all medicines you take before treatment, because this injection can interact with some medicines and intravenous solutions.
- Blood thinners may increase bleeding risk in some people; closer monitoring may be advised.
- Some other antibiotics may interact with this medicine.
- Calcium-containing intravenous solutions may interact with it.
Accutaz-hs 500/62.5 MG Injection 1 and Blood Thinners
- Using it with blood thinners may increase bleeding risk in some people.
- Your doctor may recommend closer monitoring if both medicines are needed.
Accutaz-hs 500/62.5 MG Injection 1 and Birth Control (if applicable)
A birth-control interaction has not been established in the supplied product information. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about your specific contraception.
Interactions with Supplements, Vitamins, and Herbal Products
Tell your doctor about vitamins, herbal products and other medicines you use before starting treatment.
Warnings & Precautions
Who should not use Accutaz-hs 500/62.5 MG Injection 1?
Do not use this injection without medical advice if you have had a severe allergy to its ingredients or certain related antibiotics.
- Tell your doctor if you had a severe allergic reaction to ceftriaxone, cephalosporins or any ingredient in the medicine.
- Tell your doctor about a serious reaction to penicillin or certain other beta-lactam antibiotics.
- It is not recommended for premature or newborn babies up to 28 days who have jaundice or certain blood problems.
What should I know about Accutaz-hs 500/62.5 MG Injection 1 before using it?
Before treatment, give your doctor a full list of your medicines and relevant medical history.
- Mention a history of gallbladder disease, kidney problems or bowel inflammation.
- Mention liver or kidney disease; the doctor may adjust the dose.
Precautions for Pre-existing Conditions (Heart, Kidney, Liver)
Kidney disease: Use caution with a history of kidney disease; your doctor may adjust the dose.
Liver disease: Use caution with a history of liver disease; your doctor may adjust the dose.
Heart disease: The supplied information does not establish a specific heart-disease dose adjustment. Ask your doctor whether treatment is suitable.
Alcohol: Can You Drink Alcohol While Taking Accutaz-hs 500/62.5 MG Injection 1?
Avoid alcohol during treatment, as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Consult your doctor if pregnant or planning pregnancy. It is used during pregnancy only if the doctor considers the benefits greater than the risks.
Breastfeeding: It is not known whether the medicine passes into human milk. Consult your doctor, who will weigh benefits and risks.
Children: Children should receive it only if prescribed. It is not recommended for premature or newborn babies up to 28 days with jaundice or certain blood problems.
Older adults: Older adults may receive it if a doctor recommends it.
Safe Usage & Best Practices
Why You Must Complete the Full Prescription
Complete the prescribed course even if you feel better. Stopping suddenly may affect the treatment.
Consequences of Skipping Doses or Sharing Medication
Keep scheduled injection appointments and do not share this prescription or injection with anyone else.
- If you miss an appointment, contact your healthcare provider or clinic immediately to reschedule.
- Do not self-administer the injection.
Can Accutaz-hs 500/62.5 MG Injection 1 cause Diarrhoea?
Yes.
- Other listed effects include nausea, vomiting and stomach upset.
- Contact a doctor immediately for severe watery diarrhoea.
What should you do if you feel better before finishing the medication?
Keep following the prescribed course even if you feel better.
- Attend scheduled injection appointments.
- Ask your doctor before making any change to treatment.
Storage Details
Storage directions in the supplied product information differ. Follow the product label or manufacturer’s instructions.
- One direction says to store below 30C.
- Another says to refrigerate at (2° – 8° C) and not freeze.
Frequently asked questions
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1. What is this injection used for?
Ans: It is prescribed to treat bacterial infections.
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2. Who gives the injection?
Ans: A doctor or nurse administers it in a healthcare setting; do not self-administer.
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3. What if I miss an appointment?
Ans: Contact your healthcare provider or clinic immediately to reschedule.
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4. Can I stop when I feel better?
Ans: No. Complete the prescribed course even if you feel better.
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5. What should I do about a severe allergic reaction?
Ans: Seek immediate medical help for an allergic reaction such as rash, itching, swelling or shortness of breath.
