Broad spectrum antimicrobial with gram-positive and gram-negative coverage including Pseudomonas.
Used especially nosocomial infections involving resistant organisms.
Monitor WBC count, renal function, prothrombin time.
Common
Serious
Antimicrobial class: 4th Generation Cephalosporin
Pregnancy category: B
Average serum half life: 2 hours
Urine penetration: Therapeutic
Lung penetration: Therapeutic
CSF penetration: Therapeutic
Biliary penetration: Moderate
Precautions: