CEFTAZIDIME
(Fortaz)Standard Prescription
ceftazidime __mg IV Q H (__mg/kg/24hr)
Dosages
Children:
Mild to Moderate Infections:
30-50 mg/kg/dose IV Q8H
Maximum 2000 mg/dose
Maximum 6 g/24 h 4000 mg/dose
Adults:
Usual dose 1-2 g IV Q8-12H.
Maximum 2 g/dose
Mild to Moderate Infections:
30-50 mg/kg/dose IV Q8H
Maximum 2000 mg/dose
Severe Infections (Pseudomonas):
70 - 100 mg/kg/dose IV Q8HMaximum 6 g/24 h 4000 mg/dose
Cystic Fibrosis:
100 mg/kg/dose IV Q8HMaximum: 3000 mg/dose
Usual dose 1-2 g IV Q8-12H.
Maximum 2 g/dose
Mechanism of Action
Third generation cephalosporin antibiotic
Forms Supplied
injection: 500 mg, 1 g, 2 g
Comments
Adjust dose for Creatinine Clearance < 50
References
6, 44
Last Edited
2022-06-17 04:05:09