cef·taz·i·dime

(sĕf-tăz′ĭ-dēm′)

A broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic, C₂₂H₂₂N₆O₇S₂, that is given intravenously and is especially effective against some species of Pseudomonas.

[cef(a)- + t(hi)az(ole) + (am)id(e) + (ox)ime.]

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ceftazidime - a parenteral cephalosporin (trade names Fortaz and Tazicef) used to treat moderate infections

Fortaz, Tazicef

cephalosporin, Mefoxin - one of several broad spectrum antibiotic substances obtained from fungi and related to penicillin (trade names Mefoxin); addition of side chains has produced semisynthetic antibiotics with greater antibacterial activity

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