Zavicefta Injection 2/0.5gm Vial

How It Works

Zavicefta contains two active ingredients: ceftazidime, which belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics, and avibactam, which is a beta-lactamase inhibitor. Ceftazidime works by interfering with the bacteria’s ability to form cell walls, ultimately leading to their death. Avibactam helps prevent ceftazidime from being broken down by certain enzymes produced by bacteria, thus enhancing its effectiveness against a broader range of bacteria.

Side Effects

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Rash
• Injection site reactions (such as pain or redness)

Indications

• Complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI)
• Intra-abdominal infections (IAI)
• Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP)
• Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to ceftazidime, avibactam, or any other component of the formulation
• Previous severe hypersensitivity reaction to any other beta-lactam agent (e.g., penicillins or cephalosporins)

Price Comparison in Different Countries

Country	Price (USD)	Reference
United States	$300.00	GoodRx
United Kingdom	?250.00	Electronic Medicines Compendium UK
Australia	$400.00 AUD	NPS Medicine Finder Australia
Canada	$350.00 CAD	MedBroadcast Canada

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