Antimicrobials
Ceftazidime

Ceftazidime

High
N/A
$14.88/day

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.

IV Administration: Dilute in 50-100 mL D5W or NS and administer over 15-30 min.

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