Antimicrobials
Ceftazidime

Ceftazidime

Restricted

High
N/A
$ (<$25/day)

Spectrum of Activity

General Information

  • Renal function

Fortaz, Tazicef

  • Distribution: Widely throughout the body including bone, bile, skin, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) (higher concentrations achieved when meninges are inflamed), endometrium, heart, pleural and lymphatic fluids
  • Half-life elimination: 1-2 hours
  • Excretion: Urine (80% to 90% as unchanged drug)