Ceftazidime and Avibactam Sodium and Sandostatin

• Generic Name: avibactam / ceftazidime
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Avycaz

Treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections caused by susceptible Enterobacter cloacae, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella oxytoca, K. pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, Providencia stuartii, or Pseudomonas aeruginosa; used in conjunction with metronidazole.

Reserve for use in patients with limited or no alternative treatment options; clinical safety and efficacy data are limited.

Treatment of complicated urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis, caused by susceptible E. coli, Citrobacter freundii, C. koseri, E. aerogenes, E. cloacae, K. pneumoniae, Proteus, or Ps. aeruginosa.

Reserve for use in patients with limited or no alternative treatment options; clinical safety and efficacy data are limited.

• Generic Name: octreotide
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Sandostatin, Sandostatin LAR Depot

Sandostatin (octreotide) is a man-made protein that is similar to a hormone in the body called somatostatin. Octreotide lowers many substances in the body such as insulin and glucagon (involved in regulating blood sugar), growth hormone, and chemicals that affect digestion.

Sandostatin is used to treat acromegaly. Octreotide is also used to reduce flushing episodes and watery diarrhea caused by cancerous tumors (carcinoid syndrome) or tumors called vasoactive intestinal peptide tumors (VIP adenomas).

Sandostatin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.