Alternatives to ceftazidime
FDA shortage status is active for ceftazidime; 4 same-class SPL records are listed below for registry comparison only.
Brand: Fortaz
ceftazidime class peers while FDA lists an active shortage
ceftazidime (Fortaz) is on an FDA shortage listing while 4 other Third-Generation Cephalosporin SPL records remain in this registry peer set (class inventory 5). Labeled indication field for ceftazidime: Ceftazidime treats many kinds of infections caused by bacteria.
Top FAERS reaction fields for ceftazidime total 3,178 reports across 10 reactions, set beside cefdinir, cefixime, cefpodoxime. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
About ceftazidime
Ceftazidime is an antibiotic medicine. It fights bacterial infections in your body.
Used for: Ceftazidime treats many kinds of infections caused by bacteria. This includes lung infections like pneumonia, skin infections, and urinary tract infections. It can also treat blood infections, bone and joint infections, and infections in the abdomen, the female reproductive system, and the brain (like meningitis).
4 Third-Generation Cephalosporin peers (wide set)
cefdinir
RxOmnicef
Cefdinir treats mild to moderate infections caused by certain bacteria. It can treat pneumonia, bronchitis, and sinus infections. It is also used for strep throat and skin infections.
cefixime
RxSuprax
Cefixime treats infections like urinary tract infections, ear infections, and sore throats. It also treats bronchitis and gonorrhea. This medicine should only be used to treat infections that are proven or very likely to be caused by bacteria. This helps to prevent bacteria from becoming resistant to the medicine.
cefpodoxime
RxVantin
Cefpodoxime treats mild to moderate infections caused by certain bacteria. It can treat ear infections, throat infections like strep, pneumonia, bronchitis, gonorrhea, skin infections, sinus infections, and bladder infections. Your doctor will decide if cefpodoxime is the right medicine for your infection.
ceftriaxone
RxRocephin
Ceftriaxone treats infections like pneumonia, ear infections, skin infections, and urinary tract infections. It can also treat gonorrhea and pelvic inflammatory disease. Your doctor will test to make sure the infection will respond to this medicine.
ceftazidime vs cefdinir & cefixime · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Septic Shock" shows the widest count spread between ceftazidime and cefdinir, cefixime, cefpodoxime in this extract (334-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | ceftazidime | cefdinir | cefixime | cefpodoxime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyrexia | 533 | 279 | 162 | - |
| Septic Shock | 334 | - | - | - |
| Condition Aggravated | 319 | - | 110 | - |
| Neutropenia | 317 | - | - | - |
| Pneumonia | 294 | 466 | 84 | - |
| Acute Kidney Injury | 293 | 324 | - | - |
| Diarrhoea | 293 | 508 | 150 | - |
| Febrile Neutropenia | 268 | - | - | - |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
ceftazidime shortage vs Third-Generation Cephalosporin peer index
Shortage status
FDA shortage listing is active for ceftazidime (status: To Be Discontinued). Peer rows remain a registry index, not a switch guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does FDA list a shortage for ceftazidime while peers remain indexed? ▼
Registry note: Shortage listings and peer indexes are for registry orientation only. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for ceftazidime: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Fortaz SPL strings.
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