Firstline - Clinical Decisions

Ceftazidime

Restricted

C difficile risk High

Oral Bioavailability N/A

Cost $ (<$25/day)

Spectrum of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Dosing

Criteria for Use

Adult

Renal

General Information

Drug Monitoring

Renal function

Protected Antimicrobial

Tier 3

Brand Names

Fortaz, Tazicef

Additional Information

Non-formulary

Pharmacology

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)