Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Ceftazidime
Drug Class
Other Beta-Lactam, Cephalosporins & Penems
Chemical Class
Cephalosporin
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
J01DD02
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Cefaz?
Uses
Ceftazidime is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic that is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, including severe ...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Cephalosporin
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotic, Cephalosporin-3rd Gen pharmacological group
Ceftazidime Pentahydrate are the derivatives of Ceftazidime. It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to Cephalosporin. It belongs to Peptidoglycan synthesis inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotic, Cephalosporin-3rd Gen pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Ceftazidime is 546.70. Its pKa is 1.8, 2.7, 4.1.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IV,IM
1 to 6 g — 8 hourly
or twice daily if needed.
2
Child · IV
30 to 100 mg/kg — As recommended.
In two to three divided doses
3
Child · IV
150 mg/kg — As recommended.
To maximum of 6g daily
4
Child · IV,IM
9 g — As recommended.
In cystic fibroses with lung infection
Safety Alerts
Ceftazidime can cause serious or life-threatening allergic reactions
You should not use ceftazidime injection if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to an antibiotic, such as: cefadroxil , cefdinir, cefoxitin , cefprozil , ceftriaxone , cefuroxime , cephalexin , Keflex, Omnicef, and others
avibactam, relebactam, sulbactam, tazobactam, vaborbactam, and others
or amoxicillin (Amoxil, Augmentin , Moxatag), ampicillin , dicloxacillin , oxacillin , penicillin, and others
Tell your doctor if you have ever had: an allergy to any drug (especially penicillin)
Important Warnings
Hypersensitivity, severe renal and hepatic impairment
Side Effects
Abdominal discomfortagranulocytosisallergic reactionsanaphylaxisaplastic anaemiablood disordersconfusiondisturbances in liver enzymesdizzinesseosinophiliahaemolytic anaemiahallucinationsheadachehypertonialeucopenia
Drug Interactions
Anticoagulants
probenecid
antacids.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
No evidence of harm
Lactation
Caution advised
Storage
Dry Powder for Inj Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight. Inj (reconstituted soln) Store at room temperature or refrigerator. Use within 7 days if refrigerated and within 18-24 hrs if kept at room temperature.
Price Intelligence
Rs 240.34
DRAP approved maximum price · per unit · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper unitRs 240.34
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Ceftazidime, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
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No DRAP alertsAGP (PRIVATE) LTD.
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HILTON
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50mg/ml
Rs 108.9
SAMI
Cavalor
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Rs 121.84
No DRAP alertsBARRETT HODGSON
Nivador
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Safepharmaceuticalspvtltddime
250mg
Rs 129.76
SAFE PHARMACEUTICAL (PVT) LTD.
CEFGARD
50 MG 15 ML
Rs 141.95Rs 141.95/unit
STANDPHARM PAKISTAN
Cefgard
50mg
Rs 141.95
STANDPHARM
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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