The Basics
What is Ceftazidime?
Used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria including pneumonia and other lung infections; meningitis and other brain and spinal cord infections; and abdominal, skin, blood infections.
Brand names for Ceftazidime
Fortaz
How Ceftazidime is classified
Anti-Infective Agents, Antibacterial Agents, Cephalosporins
Ceftazidime During Pregnancy
Ceftazidime pregnancy category
Category BNote that the FDA has deprecated the use of pregnancy categories, so for some medications, this information isn’t available. We still think it’s useful to list historical info, however, given what a common proxy this has been in the past.
What we know about taking Ceftazidime while pregnant
N/A
Taking Ceftazidime While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Ceftazidime?
Limited information indicates that ceftazidime produces low levels in milk that are not expected to cause adverse effects in breastfed infants. Occasionally disruption of the infant’s gastrointestinal flora, resulting in diarrhea or thrush have been reported with cephalosporins, but these effects have not been adequately evaluated. Ceftazidime and is acceptable in nursing mothers.
Maternal / infant drug levels
Limited information indicates that ceftazidime produces low levels in milk that are not expected to cause adverse effects in breastfed infants. Occasionally disruption of the infant’s gastrointestinal flora, resulting in diarrhea or thrush have been reported with cephalosporins, but these effects have not been adequately evaluated. Ceftazidime and is acceptable in nursing mothers.
Possible effects of Ceftazidime on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible alternatives to Ceftazidime
None listed
List of References
Lactation sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/1. Blanco JD, Jorgensen JH, Castaneda YS et al. Ceftazidime levels in human breast milk. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 1983;23:479-80. PMID: 6342531
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