Antimicrobials
Ceftazidime

Ceftazidime

High
N/A
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General Information

Treatment or empiric therapy for presumed Pseudomonas infections

  • Poor activity for most Gram-positive microorganisms
  • Does not treat ESBL producing microorganisms
  • Less effective against Stenotrophomonas.  It may be considered in combination with another active agent if other options are not available

Potential link to seizure risk

Potential link to seizure risk

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