Loftaz 1 g Powder for Solution for Injection or Infusion
| Division | Human Health |
| Generic Name | Ceftazidime |
| Therapeutic Segment | Antibiotics |
| Form | Powder for Solution for Injection or Infusion |
| Indication | Loftaz is an antibiotic used in adults and children (including newborn babies). It works by killing bacteria that cause infections. It belongs to a group of medicines called cephalosporins. Loftaz is used to treat severe bacterial infections of: • the lungs or chest • the lungs and bronchi in patients suffering from cystic fibrosis • the brain (meningitis) • the ear • the urinary tract • the skin and soft tissues • the abdomen and abdominal wall (peritonitis) • the bones and joints. Loftaz can also be used: • to prevent infections during prostate surgery in men • to treat patients with low white blood cell counts (neutropenia) who have a fever due to a bacterial infection. |
| Pack | 1 vial (1 g) and 1 solvent ampoule of 10 water for injection |
| Strength | 1 g |