Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Fraser Health

Ceftazidime

C. diff Risk

High

Oral Bioavailability

NA

Approximate Cost

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Antibiogram Data

Dosing

Adult

2 g IV q8h

Renal

General Information

Adverse Effects

Adverse Effects

Allergy/rash (immediate or delayed).

Can cause positive Coombs, cytopenias, eosinophilia, and hepatic and renal laboratory abnormalities

Pharmacology

Pharmacology

Antimicrobial class: 3rd generation Cephalosporin

Pregnancy category: B