Prescription
Antibiotic (Third-generation Cephalosporin)
Ceftazidime
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Ceftazidime is a strong antibiotic that works by killing bacteria responsible for serious infections in your body. It belongs to the cephalosporin family of antibiotics and is given as an injection because it works faster and stronger that way.
What is it used for?
Severe typhoidserious chest infections (pneumonia)urinary tract infections (UTI)blood infections (sepsis)bone infectionsmeningitis (brain infection)severe skin infectionshospital-acquired infections
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.