Antimicrobials
Ceftazidime

Ceftazidime

High
N/A

Dosing

General Information

Broad gram negative coverage including Pseudomonas, generally used for nosocomial infections including post-neurosurgical meningitis, or other infections based on susceptibilities.

Notable lack of gram positive activity versus other cephalosporins

Pregnancy: Compatible.

Breastfeeding: Compatible.

Allergy/rash (immediate or delayed).

Can cause positive Coombs, cytopenias, eosinophilia, and hepatic and renal laboratory abnormalities

Antimicrobial class: 3rd generation Cephalosporin

Average serum half life: 2.0

Biliary penetration: Moderate

CSF penetration: Therapeutic

Lung penetration: Therapeutic

Urine penetration: Therapeutic