Antimicrobials
Ceftazidime

Ceftazidime

Medium
N/A

Dosing

General Information

Ceftazidime is third generation cephalosporin with broad Gram negative coverage including coverage of Pseudomonas spp. and is generally used for nosocomial infections.

Ceftazidime lacks Gram positive activity compared to other cephalosporins.

  • Allergy/rash
  • Gastrointestinal intolerance
  • Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea

No significant interactions

Antimicrobial class: 3rd generation Cephalosporin

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 2 hours

Biliary penetration: Moderate

CSF penetration: Therapeutic

Lung penetration: Therapeutic

Urine penetration: Therapeutic