Avibactam and cefTAZidime

Generic name: avibactam and ceftazidime [ AV-i-BAK-tam-and-sef-TAZ-i-deem ]
Brand name: Avycaz
Dosage form: intravenous powder for injection (0.5 g-2 g)
Drug class:Cephalosporins / beta-lactamase inhibitors

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Mar 11, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is avibactam and ceftazidime?

Avibactam and ceftazidime is a combination antibiotic medicine that is used to treat complicated infections of the stomach, bladder, or kidneys in adults and children as young as 3 months old.

Avibactam and ceftazidime is used only in adults to treat pneumonia that has developed during or shortly after a hospital stay.

Avibactam and ceftazidime may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use avibactam and cefTAZidime if you are allergic to avibactam or ceftazidime, or to a cephalosporin antibiotic such as:

• cefaclor (Ceclor);

• cefadroxil (Duricef);

• cefazolin (Ancef);

• cefdinir (Omnicef);

• cefditoren (Spectracef);

• cefprozil (Cefzil);

• ceftibuten (Cedax);

• cefuroxime (Ceftin);

• cephradine (Velosef);

• cephalexin (Keflex); and others.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• a stomach or intestinal disorder such as colitis;

• kidney disease; or

• an allergy to any penicillin antibiotic (amoxicillin, ampicillin, Augmentin, dicloxacillin, oxacillin, penicillin, ticarcillin, and o...