Antimicrobials
Ceftazidime

Ceftazidime

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High
N/A
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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.

Allergy (immediate and delayed).

Note potential cross-reactivity with aztreonam based on side chain.

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