Drug reference
ceftazidime
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Drug class
Anti Bacterial (Cephalosporins)
Mechanism of action
Third-generation cephalosporin with broad-spectrum gram-negative activity, including Pseudomonas; has lower efficacy against gram-positive organisms and higher efficacy against resistant organisms; arrests bacterial growth by binding to 1 or more penicillin-binding proteins.
Common side effects
- Transient increases in transaminases
- Phlebitis
- Eosinophilia
- Immune hypersensitivity reaction
- Diarrhea
Contraindications
- Documented hypersensitivity to drug or excipients, or to cephalosporin class of antibacterial drugs, penicillins or other beta-lactam antibacterial drugs
Known interactions (1)
- amikacin + ceftazidime Moderate
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is ceftazidime?
ceftazidime belongs to: Anti Bacterial.
How does ceftazidime work?
Third-generation cephalosporin with broad-spectrum gram-negative activity, including Pseudomonas; has lower efficacy against gram-positive organisms and higher efficacy against resistant organisms; arrests bacterial growth by binding to 1 or more penicillin-binding proteins.
What are the common side effects of ceftazidime?
Transient increases in transaminases, Phlebitis, Eosinophilia, Immune hypersensitivity reaction, Diarrhea
Which drugs interact with ceftazidime?
amikacin
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