Augtaz (500+62.5) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Zuventus Health Care Ltd.. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Ceftriaxone, Tazobactam. This drug comes in the form of Injection. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 1 Vial and is priced at Rs 73.2 (arround $1.0248 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :
(Ceftriaxone+ Tazobactam)
Pharma Company :
Zuventus Health Care Ltd.
Brand Label :
Augtaz (500+62.5)
Preparation Type :
Injection
Single Dose :
1 Vial
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
Ceftriaxone-500 mg
Tazobactam-62.5 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :
1 Vial
Price Unit :
Rs 73.2 INR (arround $1.0248 US Dollar)
Price Pack :
Rs 73.2 INR (arround $1.0248 US Dollar)
Drug details for Augtaz (500+62.5)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Augtaz (500+62.5) are :
Ceftriaxone-500 mg
Tazobactam-62.5 mg
Ceftriaxone Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Meningitis, septicaemia, typhoid, UTI, proplylaxis in surgical infections.
For more details on Ceftriaxone, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Ceftriaxone..
Tazobactam Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Infections caused by Pseudomonas or Klebsiella in neutropenic/immunocompromised patients. Mixed
For more details on Tazobactam, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Tazobactam..
Augtaz (500+62.5) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 21 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Augtaz (500+62.5), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Ceftriaxone-500 mg Tazobactam-62.5 mg). Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.