Definition of Ceftazidime

1. Noun. A parenteral cephalosporin (trade names Fortaz and Tazicef) used to treat moderate infections.

Exact synonyms: Fortaz, Tazicef
Generic synonyms: Cephalosporin, Mefoxin
Language type: Trade Name, Trade Name

Medical Definition of Ceftazidime

1. Semisynthetic, broad-spectrum antibacterial derived from cephaloridine and used especially for pseudomonas and other gram-negative infections in debilitated patients. Pharmacological action: cephalosporins. Chemical name: Pyridinium, 1-((7-(((2-amino-4-thiazolyl)((1-carboxy-1-methylethoxy)imino)acetyl)amino)-2-carboxy-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo(4.2.0)oct-2-en-3-yl)methyl)-, inner salt, pentahydrate, (6R-(6alpha,7beta(Z)))- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ceftazidime

cefonicid disodium
cefoperazone
cefoperazone
cefoperazone sodium
ceforanide
cefotaxime
cefotaxime
cefotaxime sodium
cefotetan
cefotetan disodium
cefotiam
cefoxitin
cefoxitin sodium
cefsulodin
ceftazidime (current term)
ceftazidime (current term)
ceftazidime sodium
Ceftin
ceftizoxime
ceftizoxime sodium
ceftriaxone
ceftriaxone
ceftriaxone disodium
cefuroxime
cefuroxime
cefuroxime axetil esterase
Ceiba
ceibas
Ceiba pentandra
ceiba tree

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