Antimicrobials
Ceftazidime

Ceftazidime

High
N/A

General Information

Pregnancy: Compatible.

Breastfeeding: Compatible.

Broad gram negative coverage including Pseudomonas, generally used for nosocomial infections including post-neurosurgical meningitis, or other infections based on susceptibilities.

Notable lack of gram positive activity versus other cephalosporins.

  • Allergy/rash (immediate or delayed)
  • Can cause positive Coombs, cytopenias, eosinophilia, and hepatic and renal laboratory abnormalities

Antimicrobial class: 3rd generation Cephalosporin