Definitions for ceftazidime
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ceftazidime, Fortaz, Tazicefnoun

   a parenteral cephalosporin (trade names Fortaz and Tazicef) used to treat moderate infections

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1. ceftazidimenoun

   A third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, usually reserved for the treatment of infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

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1. Ceftazidime

   Ceftazidime, sold under the brand name Fortaz among others, is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic useful for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. Specifically it is used for joint infections, meningitis, pneumonia, sepsis, urinary tract infections, malignant otitis externa, Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection, and vibrio infection. It is given by injection into a vein, muscle, or eye.Common side effects include nausea, allergic reactions, and pain at the site of injection. Other side effects may include Clostridium difficile diarrhea. It is not recommended in people who have had previous anaphylaxis to a penicillin. Its use is relatively safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It is in the third-generation cephalosporin family of medications and works by interfering with the bacteria's cell wall.Ceftazidime was patented in 1978 and came into commercial use in 1984. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. Ceftazidime is available as a generic medication.

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1. ceftazidime

   Ceftazidime is a type of antibiotic medication belonging to the cephalosporin class. It is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell walls, thereby leading to cell death. The drug is often used to treat serious infections such as pneumonia, urinary tract infections, skin infections, blood infections, and others, particularly those caused by bacteria resistant to other antibiotics. It usually comes in the form of a powder for solution for injection or infusion.

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1. Ceftazidime

   Ceftazidime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. Like other third-generation cephalosporins, it has broad spectrum activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Unlike most third-generation agents, it is active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, however it has weaker activity against Gram-positive microorganisms and is not used for such infections. Ceftazidime pentahydrate is marketed under various trade names including Cefzim, Fortum, and Fortaz.

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1. Ceftazidime

   Semisynthetic, broad-spectrum antibacterial derived from CEPHALORIDINE and used especially for Pseudomonas and other gram-negative infections in debilitated patients.

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   The numerical value of ceftazidime in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

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   The numerical value of ceftazidime in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=ceftazidime
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ceftazidime
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceftazidime
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5. ^ Wikidata
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