Fortaz

Generic name:ceftazidime (injection) [ sef-TAY-zi-deem ]
Brand names: Fortaz, Tazicef
Drug class:Third generation cephalosporins

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Nov 10, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is ceftazidime?

Ceftazidime is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic that is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening forms.

Ceftazidime may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Ceftazidime can cause serious or life-threatening allergic reactions. Tell your doctor if you have an allergy to an antibiotic, especially penicillin.

Before taking this medicine

Ceftazidime can cause serious or life-threatening allergic reactions. You should not use Fortaz if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to an antibiotic, such as:

• cefadroxil, cefdinir, cefoxitin, cefprozil, ceftriaxone, cefuroxime, cephalexin, Keflex, Omnicef, and others;

• avibactam, relebactam, sulbactam, tazobactam, vaborbactam, and others; or

• amoxicillin (Amoxil,