Ceftazidime
Ceftazidime Anhydrous is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections. It is particularly effective against gram-negative bacteria including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This medication is typically administered intravenously in hospital settings for severe infections.
Ceftazidime is a broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections, especially those caused by gram-negative organisms including Pseudomonas.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1545984
- Generic
- Ceftazidime Anhydrous
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of serious infections including pneumonia, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, bone and joint infections, bacterial meningitis, and sepsis caused by susceptible organisms
Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), leading to disruption of the peptidoglycan layer and bacterial cell death
Administered intravenously; requires renal function monitoring and dose adjustment in kidney impairment; caution advised in patients with penicillin allergy due to potential cross-reactivity; common adverse effects include rash, diarrhea, and local injection site reactions
Official drug label
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