Prescription
Antibiotic (Cephalosporin + Beta-lactamase inhibitor combination)
Ceftazidime; Avibactam
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Ceftazidime/Avibactam (sold as Zavicefta in Nigeria) is a powerful combination antibiotic given through a drip (IV infusion) in the hospital. Ceftazidime kills bacteria, while Avibactam helps it work against stubborn bacteria that have become resistant to many other antibiotics.
What is it used for?
Serious hospital infectionscomplicated urinary tract infections (UTI)complicated stomach and abdominal infectionshospital-acquired pneumonia (lung infection)infections caused by bacteria that other antibiotics cannot treat
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.