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cefTAZidime
cefTAZidime
Brand names:
Fortaz, Tazicef
Form
Strength
POWDER FOR INJECTION, INJECTABLE
1 g; 2 g
Display
Third Generation Cephalosporins
Class:
08120612
Medication comments:
β-Lactam Use/Allergies Policy
Per policy, these drugs are subject to renal dosing adjustments by pharmacy.
Renal Dosing Program
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Generic + Route
(Brand)
• Indications
Usual Adult Dose
Comments
Renal Dosage Adjustments
cefTAZidime
IV
(
Fortaz
©
)
1-2 gm q8h
2 gm for meningitis, severe infections
CrCl > 50: No adjustment necessary
CrCl 31-50: 1-2 gm q12h
CrCl 16-30: 1-2 gm q24h
CrCl <15: 0.5-1 gm q24h
HD/PD: 1 gm q24h
OR
3x/week post HD (may consider 2 gm q72h for resistant organisms)
Per policy, these antibiotic medications may be given IV push.
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generic (Brand)
Reconstitution Amount
Reconstitution Diluent
Give over
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cefTAZidime (Fortaz)
1 gm vial = 10 ml
Sterile Water for Injection
3-5 mins
Dilute with 10 ml Sterile Water for Injection and give over 3-5 mins.
Keep separate from aminoglycosides.
Last updated:
May. 15, 2024
Renal Adjustment Policy
cefTAZidime subject to adjustments by pharmacy.
Look-Alike/Sound-Alike
cefTAZidime confused with ceFAZolin, cefoTEtan, cefOXitin, cefTRIAXone
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• Indications
Comments
(Fortaz©)
2 gm for meningitis, severe infections
CrCl 31-50: 1-2 gm q12h
CrCl 16-30: 1-2 gm q24h
CrCl <15: 0.5-1 gm q24h
HD/PD: 1 gm q24h OR 3x/week post HD (may consider 2 gm q72h for resistant organisms)
Keep separate from aminoglycosides.