FORTEZ

Inject deep IM into large mass muscle. IV: Ceftazidime can be administered IVP over 3-5 min or IV intermittent infusion over 15-30 min; final concentration for IV administration should not exceed 100 mg/ ml. Rotate IV sites every 72 hours. Assess for phlebitis and extravasation. For IV bolus, reconstitute 1-2 gm with 10 ml SWFI, D5W, or NaCI. Shake to dissolve. For intermittent infusion, further dilute in 50-100 ml D5W or NS. IM: Reconstitute each gm with 3 ml SWFI or bacteriostatic water for injection.