Question 1

What is Ceftazidime used for?

Accepted Answer

Ceftazidime is indicated for: Gram-negative bacterial infections, Gram-negative infections, Outpatient gram-negative infections, pneumonia, Severe gram-negative infections, Severe gram-negative septicemia, Severe Pseudomonas and gram-negative infections, Severe Pseudomonas infections.

Question 2

What routes can Ceftazidime be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: IM, IV, SC.

Question 3

Which species have cited Ceftazidime dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Ceftazidime dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 7 species: African Grey Parrot, Ball Python, Bearded Dragon, Cat (Domestic), Dog (Domestic), Guinea Pig, Rabbit (Domestic).

Question 4

Is Ceftazidime a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Ceftazidime is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Ceftazidime?

Accepted Answer

Must reconstitute before use. Monitor for hypersensitivity reactions. Adjust dose in renal impairment.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Ceftazidime?

Accepted Answer

Reported side effects, adverse reactions, and contraindications for Ceftazidime: Must reconstitute before use. Monitor for hypersensitivity reactions. Adjust dose in renal impairment.

Question 7

How does Ceftazidime work?

Accepted Answer

Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to PBPs. Broad-spectrum with excellent gram-negative coverage including Pseudomonas.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Cat (Domestic)	IM	25–50 mg/kg	q8h	Moderate	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Dog (Domestic)	IM	25–50 mg/kg	q8h	Moderate	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Ceftazidime

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Species with Ceftazidime dosing data (13 dose rules)

Evidence levels across 13 dose rules

Backed by 2 published sources

Sample dosing (2 of 13 cited rules)

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