Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for CHEO-OCTC

CefTAZidime

C. diff Risk

High

Oral Bioavailability

NA

Approximate Cost

NA

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Antibiogram Data

Dosing

Pediatric

IV Dosing

Daily Dose: 100 - 150 mg/kg/day

Maximum Daily Dose: 6 g/day

Dosing Frequency: IV divided q6-8h

Neonatal

> 2 kg

  • 150 mg/kg/day divided Q8H

1.2 - 2 kg

  • 0 - 7 days: 100 mg/kg/day divided Q12H

  • Greater than 7 days: 150 mg/kg/day divided Q8H

< 1.2 kg

  • 0 - 4 weeks: 100 mg/kg/day divided Q12H

General Information

First Line Indications

First Line Indications

Should be reserved for treatment of infections known to be caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa