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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References |
1. O'Callaghan CH, Acred P, Harper PB, Ryan DM, Kirby SM, Harding SM. (1980)
GR 20263, a new broad-spectrum cephalosporin with anti-pseudomonal activity. Antimicrob Agents Chemother, 17 (5): 876-83. [PMID:6994642] |
2. Wise R, Andrews JM, Bedford KA. (1980)
Comparison of in vitro activity of GR 20263, a novel cephalosporin derivative, with activities of other beta-lactam compounds. Antimicrob Agents Chemother, 17 (5): 884-9. [PMID:6772097] |