Antimicrobials
Ceftazidime

Ceftazidime

High
N/A
IV: $$

General Information

Broad gram negative coverage including Pseudomonas

Notable lack of gram positive activity versus other cephalosporins

  • Injection: 500mg, 1g, 2g
  • Neonatal: 1g vial

Antimicrobial class: 3rd generation Cephalosporin

Average serum half life:

  • Adults: 1-2 hours

Route of Elimination: By glomerular filtration with 80-90% of dose excreted as unchanged drug in urine within 24 hours.