Reconstitute single-dose vials of ceftazidime /avibactam by adding 10 mL of compatible IV solution (sterile water for injection, 0.9% sodium chloride injection, 5% dextrose injection, 2.5% dextrose and 0.45% sodium chloride injection, lactated Ringer's injection) to the vial; mix gently.
Volume of reconstituted solution is approximately 12 mL; approximate concentration is ceftazidime 167 mg/mL and avibactam 42 mg/mL.
Storage :
Zavepol vial should be stored at 25°C (77°F). Protect from light. Store in carton until time of use.
The diluted solution in the infusion bags may be stored under refrigeration at 2 to 8°C (36 to 46°F) up to 24 hours following dilution and used within 12 hours of subsequent storage at room temperature.
Category :
Ceftazidime: 3rd generation cephalosporin
Avibactam: Non-β-lactam β-lactamase
Dilution :
Prior to IV infusion, reconstituted solutions must be further diluted.
To prepare indicated dose, withdraw appropriate volume of reconstituted solution from the vial and add to a compatible IV solution to achieve a total final volume of 50–250 mL in an IV infusion bag.
Adults with estimated CrCL > 50 mL/min:
Type of infection
Dose
Frequency / Infusion Time
Duration of treatment
cIAI
2 g/0.5 g
Every 8 hours / 2 hrs.
5-14 days
cUTI, including pyelonephritis
5-10 days
HAP/VAP
7-14 days
Bacteraemia
in accordance with the site of infection
Gm -ve infections with limited treatment options.
Guided by the severity of the infection
Paediatric patients with estimated CrCL > 50 mL/min: