Antimicrobials
Ceftazidime

Ceftazidime

High
N/A
$18/day

Spectrum of Activity

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

Allergy (immediate and delayed)

Antimicrobial class: 3rd generation Cephalosporin

Average serum half life:

  • Neonates <23 days: 2.2-4.7 hours
  • Adults: 1-2 hours

Route of Elimination: By glomerular filtration with 80-90% of dose excreted as unchanged drug in urine within 24 hours.