Ceftolozane and Tazobactam Injection

The combination of ceftolozane and tazobactam is used to treat certain infections including urinary tract infections and infections of the abdomen (stomach area). It is also used to treat certain types of pneumonia that developed in people who are on ventilators or who were in a hospital. Ceftolozane is in a class of antibiotics called cephalosporins. It works by killing bacteria. Tazobactam is in a class called beta-lactamase inhibitor. It works by preventing bacteria from destroying ceftolozane. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.

🔔 How should this medicine be used?

Ceftolozane and tazobactam injection comes as a powder to be mixed with liquid and injected intravenously (into a vein) over approximately 1 hour every 8 hours for 4 to 14 days. The length of your treatment depends on the type of infection that you have and how well you respond to the medication. You may receive ceftolozane and tazobactam injection in a hospital or you may administer the medication at home. If you will be receiving ceftolozane and tazobactam injection at home, your healthcare provider will show you how to use the medication. Be sure that you understand these directions, and ask your healthcare provider if you have any questions.

You should begin to feel better during the first few days of your treatment with ceftolozane and tazobactam injection. If your symptoms do not improve or get worse, tell your doctor. If you still have symptoms of infection after you finish ceftolozane and tazobactam injection, tell your doctor.