Question

equivalent to 6 grams ceftazidime tazicef® ceftazidime for injection, usp 10 pharmacy bulk vials not for direct infusion 376432 rx only hospira store at 20° to 25°c (68° to 77°f) see usp controlled room temperature. primarily for institutional use. important: this vial is under reduced pressure. addition of diluent generates a positive pressure. before reconstituting, see instructions for reconstitution. usual adult dosage: 1 gram every 8 to 12 hours. in severe, refractory or life-threatening infections, 2 grams every 8 hours. see accompanying prescribing information. in two stages, add sodium chloride injection, sterile water for injection or bacteriostatic water for injection according to table below. see accompanying prescribing information. shake well. use promptly. (discard vial within 4 hours after initial entry.) properly reconstituted solutions of tazicef are stable for 24 hours at room temperature or 7 days if refrigerated. slight yellowing does not affect potency. each vial contains ceftazidime pentahydrate equivalent to 6 grams of ceftazidime and 708 mg of sodium carbonate. (sodium content is approximately 54 mg or 2.3 meq per gram of ceftazidime activity.) manufactured by sandoz gmbh for hospira worldwide, inc. lake forest, il 60045, usa. rl-1116 (12/04) made in kundl, austria. 11. what is the brand or trade name of this drug? 12. what is the generic name? 13. who is the manufacturer of this drug? 14. what is the usual adult dosage? 15. how should this drug be stored?

Explanation:

1. The brand or trade name is typically the name with a trademark symbol. In the label, "TAZICEF®" is presented as the brand - namedrug.
2. The generic name is the non - proprietary name of the drug. Here, "Ceftazidime" is the active ingredient's generic name as seen in "Ceftazidime For Injection, USP".
3. The manufacturer is stated in the label: "Manufactured by Sandoz GmbH for Hospira Worldwide, Inc.".
4. The "Usual Adult Dosage" section in the label clearly mentions "1 gram every 8 to 12 hours. In severe, refractory or life - threatening infections, 2 grams every 8 hours".
5. The storage instruction is given in the label: "Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]".

Answer:

1. TAZICEF®
2. Ceftazidime
3. Sandoz GmbH
4. 1 gram every 8 to 12 hours. In severe, refractory or life - threatening infections, 2 grams every 8 hours
5. Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]