| DRUG | SUPPLIED | DOSE | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEFTAZIDIME (Paeds) (Fortaz) Mechanism of action: Third generation cephalosporin antibiotic Ref: 6, 44 Last update: 2022-06-17 |
injection: 500 mg, 1 g, 2 g | Children: 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 |
Adjust dose for Creatinine Clearance < 50 Standard Prescription: ceftazidime __mg IV Q H (__mg/kg/24hr) |