Zerbaxa
Generic name:ceftolozane and tazobactam [ sef-TOL-oh-zane-and-TAZ-oh-BAK-tam ]
Drug class:Cephalosporins / beta-lactamase inhibitors
What is Zerbaxa?
Zerbaxa is a combination antibiotic that is used to treat certain bacterial infections of the lungs, stomach, or urinary tract.
Zerbaxa is sometimes given in combination with another antibiotic medicine.
Zerbaxa 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 Zerbaxa if you are allergic to ceftolozane or tazobactam, or if you are allergic to similar antibiotics, such as:
penicillin antibiotics--amoxicillin, ampicillin, dicloxacillin, oxacillin, penicillin, ticarcillin, Amoxil, Moxatag, Augmentin, Principen, and others; or
cephalosporin antibiotics--cefdinir, cefprozil, cefuroxime, cephalexin, Ceftin, Cefzil, Keflex, Omnicef, and others.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis).
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
How is Zerbaxa given?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed. This medicine is sometimes given for up to 14 days, depending on the type of infection being treated.
Zerbaxa is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give your first dose and may teach you how to properly use the medication by yourself.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you don't understand all instructions.
Prepare an injection only when you are ready to give it. Do not use if the medicine has changed colors or has particles in it....
