Synonyms: CAZ | Fortaz® | Fortum® | GR 20263 | GR-20263 | GR20263 | LY-139381 | LY139381 | Pentacef® | Tazicef®
ceftazidime is an approved drug (UK (1983), FDA (1985))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Ceftazidime is a third generation cephalosporin bactericidal antibacterial [1]. The clinically administered drug is the pentahydrate form.
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Bioactivity Comments |
Ceftazidime has broad-spectrum activity against both Gram-positive bacteria and Gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa (MIC90 of 2 μg/ml) [2]. |