Ceftizoxime

**Definition:** A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic which can be administered intravenously or by suppository. The drug is highly resistant to a broad spectrum of beta-lactamases and is active against a wide range of both aerobic and anaerobic gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It has few side effects and is reported to be safe and effective in aged patients and in patients with hematologic disorders.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.065.589.099.249.190.190.145 - D02.886.665.074.190.190.145 - D03.633.100.300.249.190.190.145