Ceftazidime
CAS#: 72558-82-8
Ceftazidime, with the molecular formula C22H22N6O7S2, is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It possesses notable potency against gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Ceftazidime functions by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to bacterial cell death. Commonly used in serious infections like pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and intra-abdominal infections.
