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Ceftazidime

Ceftazidime is an injectable cephalosporin antibiotic for serious bacterial infections, including Pseudomonas.

Clinical information

Common uses

pneumonia and lower respiratory infections
urinary tract and abdominal infections
skin, bone and joint infections
blood infections and meningitis

Common side effects

irritation or swelling at the injection site
rash, itching and fever
diarrhoea and nausea

Cautions

avoid if allergic to cephalosporins; caution with penicillin allergy
antibiotic-associated (C. difficile) diarrhoea can occur
kidney impairment needs lower doses — high levels can cause seizures

Interactions

aminoglycoside antibiotics and strong diuretics like furosemide (kidney risk)
chloramphenicol (may work against it)

Pregnancy: animal studies show no harm; use only if clearly needed

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, Ceftazidime for Injection (Sagent) label, setid 112c5457-8d71-49f5-b531-9761d7d38c93 (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations12

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Ceftazidime	Parenteral ( Injection )	500 mg	authorized medicine importers	POM
Ceftazidime	Parenteral ( Injection )	250 mg	—	POM
Ceftazidime	Parenteral ( Injection )	1gm	—	POM
Ceftazidime	Parenteral ( Injection )	500 mg	—	POM
Ceftazidime	Parenteral ( Injection )	250mg (as pentahydrate) in vial	—	POM
Ceftazidime	Parenteral ( Injection )	1gm	authorized medicine importers	POM
Ceftazidime Pentahydrate	Parenteral ( Injection )	500 mg	—	POM
Ceftazidime Pentahydrate	Parenteral ( Injection )	1 gm	—	POM
EvoZid	Parenteral ( Powder for injection )	1 g/vial	authorized medicine importers	POM
EvoZid	Parenteral ( Powder for injection )	500 mg/vial	authorized medicine importers	POM
Fortum	Parenteral ( Injection )	1 gm	authorized medicine importers	POM
Fortum	Parenteral ( Injection )	500 mg	authorized medicine importers	POM