Fundamental and clinical studies on ceftazidime in the field of pediatrics

Ceftazidime (CAZ), a new cephem antibiotic for injection, was used in the field of paediatrics, and the following results were obtained. Antibacterial activity of CAZ was high against Gram-negative rods including P. aeruginosa, but slightly low against Gram-positive cocci. Absorption and excretion of CAZ were rapid, and 90% or more was excreted at 6 hours after administration. The clinical efficacy was excellent or good in all the 4 cases treated with CAZ, and no side effects were observed.