1. What is special about Ceftazidime as a cephalosporin?
It is very active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and other Gram-negative resistant bacteria.
2. Is it applicable in meningitis?
Yes, it enters the cerebrospinal fluid well and it works in bacterial meningitis.
3. Does it work against mixed infections?
Frequently in combination with other antibiotics in mixed Gram-positive and Gram-negative infection.
4. Safe in kidney disease?
Yes, however dose must be varied according to renal function to prevent toxicity.