Generic Name and Formulations:
Ceftazidime 2g, avibactam 0.5g; per vial; pwd for IV inj after reconstitution; sodium content 6.4mEq/vial.

Company:
Actavis
Indications for AVYCAZ:
Susceptible infections including complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAI), in combination with metronidazole, and complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI), including pyelonephritis.

Adult:
Give by IV infusion over 2hrs. ≥18yrs: 2.5g every 8hrs. cIAI: treat for 5–14 days. cUTI: treat for 7–14 days. Renal impairment (CrCl 31–50mL/min): 1.25g every 8hrs; (CrCl 16–30mL/min): 0.94g every 12hrs; (CrCl 6–15mL/min): 0.94g every 24hrs; (CrCl ≤5mL/min): 0.94g every 48hrs; give after hemodialysis on hemodialysis days.

Children:
<18yrs: not established.

Contraindications:
Cephalosporin hypersensitivity.

Warnings/Precautions:
Penicillin or other beta-lactam allergy. Discontinue if allergic reaction occurs. eva luate and manage fluid, electrolyte levels, supplement protein intake if C.diff-associated diarrhea suspected or confirmed. Renal impairment; monitor CrCl at least daily and adjust dose as necessary. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers.

Interactions:
Concomitant probenecid: not recommended. False (+) urine glucose test possible.

Pharmacological Class:
Cephalosporin + beta-lactamase inhibitor.

Adverse Reactions:
Vomiting, nausea, constipation, anxiety; C.diff-associated diarrhea, hypersensitivity reactions, CNS reactions (eg, seizure, encephalopathy, coma).

Generic Availability:
NO

How Supplied:
Single-use vial—1, 10