Ceftazidime

Agent Name
Ceftazidime
CAS Number
78439-06-2
Formula
C22-H22-N6-O7-S2.5H2-O
Major Category
Other Uses
Ceftazidime formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Ceftazidime pentahydrate; Ceptaz; Fortaz; Pentacef; SN 401 pentahydrate; Tazicef; Tazidime; Tazidime in plastic container; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Pharmaceuticals
Sources/Uses
A cephalosporin antibiotic; [Pfizer]
Comments
May cause allergic skin reaction and asthma; [Pfizer] Occupational asthma confirmed in a pharmaceutical worker; [Malo]
Biomedical References
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Adverse Effects

Asthma
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: