Montaz 1g Injection (Ceftriaxone 1000mg /Tazobactum 125mg)

Description

Montaz 1 g Injection is a combination medicine consists of Ceftriaxone and Tazobactam. It is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections affecting the lungs, nose, throat, skin, urinary tract, etc. It is also used to prevent infections at surgical sites. This medicine works by interfering in the formation of the bacterial cell wall and eventually kills them. Montaz 1 g Injection is not effective against infections caused by viruses.

Montaz 1 g Injection may cause side effects like diarrhoea, pain at the injection site, headache, weakness. Contact your doctor if any side effects are seen for a longer period. Avoid driving a vehicle or operating a machine after administration of Montaz 1 g Injection as it may cause dizziness or drowsiness and may affect your vision. Do not use this medicine if you are previously allergic to it.

Montaz 1 g Injection should not be self administrated. It will be administered into your vein or muscle by a health care professional in a hospital or clinical setting. Your doctor will determine the number of doses and how often the injections should be given based on your condition. Once an antibiotic is started, it is always recommended to finish the entire course of treatment.

Montaz 1 g Injection may not be suitable for all people. Inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney, or stomach and intestinal disease before taking the medicine. Montaz 1 g Injection may interact with calcium-containing products. Hence, avoid taking products like milk or curd that contains calcium. This medicine may be safe for use in pregnancy. Hence, it is recommended to inform your doctor if you are pregnant, or are breastfeeding before prescribing this medicine to you.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Montaz 1 g Injection
Nausea
Vomiting
Black or tarry stools
Chest pain
Fever
Difficulty or painful urination
Sore throat
Diarrhoea
Abdominal pain
Dizziness
Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
Acid or sour stomach
Change in taste
Excessive air or gas in stomach

Uses of Montaz 1 g Injection

What is it prescribed for?
Bacterial infections
Montaz 1 g Injection is used for the treatment of infections such as urinary tract infections (an infection in any part of your urinary system (kidneys, bladder, ureters, or urethra), bone and joint infections (infections that can occur due to a bone/joint injury or through blood by which bacteria, virus, or fungi invade a bone/joint), skin and skin structure infections (the infections that occur when the bacteria invade the skin and its supporting structures), etc. caused by bacteria.
Lower respiratory tract infection
Montaz 1 g Injection is used to treat the following lung infections:
1. Pneumonia is an infection of the air sacs in the lungs (either single or both lungs). It can be bacterial and viral. This tablet is used to treat pneumonia caused by bacteria.
2. Bronchitis is the swelling and irritation of bronchial tubes that regulates air passage in the lungs. It is used to treat bronchitis caused by bacteria.
Intra-abdominal Infection
Intra-abdominal infections (IAI) are stomach infections that include peritonitis (swelling of the peritoneum-lining of the abdominal wall), pancreatitis (swelling of the pancreas- an organ located behind the lower part of the stomach), diverticulitis (swelling of diverticula- one or more small pouches in the intestine), cholecystitis (swelling of the gallbladder-a small digestive organ that sits just under the liver), and cholangitis (swelling of the bile duct system). Montaz 1 g Injection is used to treat infections occurring within the abdomen caused by bacteria.
Surgical prophylaxis
Montaz 1 g Injection is also used before or after surgery to prevent bacterial infections at surgical sites.

Related Products

List of related products
Montaz 250 Injection
Montaz 500 Injection

When not to use?

Allergy
Avoid using Montaz 1 g Injection if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if there is any history of allergy to this medicine. If you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (face, lips, tongue), dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc., inform your doctor and seek immediate medical attention.
Lidocaine
Montaz 1 g Injection should not be given in people receiving lidocaine as a solvent for intravenous injection or infusion. However, lidocaine can be used as a solvent for the intramuscular route of injection for this medicine.
Calcium-containing products
Do not administer Montaz 1 g Injection in neonates (≤ 28 days) who are receiving calcium-containing intravenous solutions or infusions such as parenteral nutrition. This medicine may precipitate along with calcium in the lungs and kidneys.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Montaz 1 g Injection may be safe in pregnancy to treat bacterial infections. It is not known to cause birth defects when taken by pregnant women. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast-feeding
It is not known if Montaz 1 g Injection passes into the breastmilk or not. Hence, it is not recommended for use while breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before using this medicine. If you are prescribed this medicine while you are breastfeeding, your infant will be monitored for any undesired effects like diarrhoea or rashes.
General warnings
Hemolytic anemia
Immune-mediated hemolytic anaemia has been reported in patients receiving Montaz 1 g Injection. Discontinue the medicine if you develop hemolytic anaemia until the exact cause is determined.
Prothrombin time
There may be alterations in prothrombin time (a test used to check for bleeding problems) while receiving Montaz 1 g Injection. Regular monitoring of prothrombin time may be necessary, especially in patients with low vitamin K levels, malnutrition, or patients with liver diseases.
Antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develop the ability to defeat the medicine that was intended to kill them. Hence, to avoid such resistance you should always complete the entire course of treatment with Montaz 1 g Injection even if you feel better after receiving a few doses.
Liver disease
Regular monitoring of the liver enzyme levels is necessary while administering Montaz 1 g Injection and even after treatment with this medicine is completed as this medicine may increase the levels of the liver enzymes.
Diarrhoea
Montaz 1 g Injection can cause diarrhoea because it may also kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine. Inform your doctor if you experience severe diarrhoea while receiving this medicine.
Use in neonates
Montaz 1 g Injection is not recommended for use in neonates less than 28 days of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Administration
When used intravenously, Montaz 1 g Injection should be infused over a duration of at least 30 to 60 minutes. When used intramuscularly, the medicine should be injected over a duration of 2 to 4 minutes.
Driving or operating a machine
Montaz 1 g Injection may cause dizziness hence do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating a machine.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Since Montaz 1 g Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the chances of missing a dose are low.
Overdose
Since Montaz 1 g Injection is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by your doctor if an overdose is suspected.

General Instructions

Montaz 1 g Injection is for parenteral use. You should not administer it on your own. It should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional in a clinical or hospital setting.

Your doctor will determine an appropriate dose of this injection based on your clinical condition. Report any undesirable side effects to your doctor promptly.

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions before receiving this medicine.