Ceftazidime brands and prices in Pakistan
Follow price changesAlso registered: 6 more brands with prices not in DRAP's list · CEFAROWN 250 mg · CEFAROWN 500 mg · CEFTACIN 250 mg · CIZIDIM 250 mg · CIZIDIM 500 mg · CIZIDIM 1 g
Ceftazidime · ATC J01DD · Anti-infectives · Third-generation cephalosporins
Ceftazidime brands in Pakistan
83 brands of Ceftazidime are registered in Pakistan, from 76 companies, in 223 presentations (strength, form and pack size). The most common are 1 g injection (75 brands), 250 mg injection (72 brands) and 500 mg injection (65 brands). For Ceftazidime 1 g injection, the lowest official price is PKR 372 per vial (Cefaz by English Pharmaceutical Industries), the middle (median) price is PKR 457 per vial and the highest is PKR 923 per vial (Fortum). Prices are the official maximum retail prices in DRAP records. Brands with the same strength and form contain the same medicine; ask your doctor or pharmacist before you switch brands.
Ceftazidime price in Pakistan by strength and form
| Strength and form | Brands | Lowest price | Median price | Highest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g injection | 75 | PKR 372 / vialCefaz | PKR 457 / vial | PKR 923 / vialFortum |
| 250 mg injection | 72 | PKR 130 / vialSafe Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltddime | PKR 160 / vial | PKR 286 / vialFortum |
| 500 mg injection | 65 | PKR 192 / vialSafe Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltddime | PKR 243 / vial | PKR 554 / vialFortum |
| 2 g injection | 2 | PKR 605 / vialFortez | — | PKR 778 / vialCeplo |
| 2 g/0.5 g injection | 1 | PKR 7,923 / vialCritixa | — | — |
About Ceftazidime
Ceftazidime is an antibiotic from the cephalosporin group. It kills the bacteria that cause an infection. It comes as a powder that is mixed into a liquid and given by a doctor or nurse as an injection into a vein or a muscle, or as a drip into a vein. It is used for serious infections, usually in hospital, in adults and children, including newborn babies. It is a prescription medicine.
What it is used for
- Serious chest and lung infections
- Lung and airway infections in people with cystic fibrosis
- Meningitis (infection of the lining of the brain)
- Serious ear infections
- Serious urine infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Infection inside the abdomen (tummy), such as peritonitis
- Bone and joint infections
- Fever caused by a bacterial infection in people with a low white blood cell count (neutropenia)
- Preventing infection during prostate surgery
- Infections caused by a germ called Pseudomonas aeruginosa that other antibiotics have not worked against
- Infection inside the eye (endophthalmitis), for which WHO lists it as a first choice
- Melioidosis, a serious infection that is more common in tropical countries
What it is not for
- Ceftazidime does not work for colds, flu or other infections caused by viruses.
- WHO places ceftazidime in its 'Watch' group of antibiotics. These are important antibiotics that bacteria are more likely to become resistant to, so they should be used with care and only when needed.
Common side effects
- Pain, burning, redness or swelling where the injection was given
- Swelling and redness along the vein used for the injection or drip
- Diarrhoea
- An itchy, raised skin rash
- Headache, dizziness, feeling sick, being sick or stomach ache
- Thrush (a yeast infection)
- Fever and chills
- Changes in blood tests, such as blood cells, liver tests or kidney tests
Get medical help straight away if
- Get emergency help for signs of a severe allergic reaction: a raised itchy rash, swelling of the face, mouth or throat, or trouble breathing.
- Get emergency help for a serious skin reaction: target-like patches or blisters, peeling skin, a widespread rash with high fever and swollen glands, or a red, scaly rash with bumps, blisters and fever. Some of these start with fever and flu-like symptoms.
- Get emergency help for fits (seizures), shaking (tremors), confusion, or if someone cannot be woken up. These are more likely at high doses in people with kidney problems.
- Watery or bloody diarrhoea with stomach cramps or fever. This can happen during treatment or for some time after it ends. Tell a doctor straight away.
- Yellow skin or eyes.
- Kidney inflammation or kidney failure can happen rarely. Your doctor will check your kidneys with blood tests; tell them if you feel unwell or notice changes in your urine.
- Pins and needles.
- Fever, sore throat, chills or other signs of infection that come back.
Who should not take it, or should take care
- It must not be given to people allergic to ceftazidime or any other ingredient in the injection.
- It must not be given to people who have had a severe allergic reaction to another antibiotic from the penicillin, monobactam or carbapenem groups. Always tell your doctor about any antibiotic allergy.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, as you may need a different dose and closer checks.
- Tell your doctor if you have had colitis or other bowel disease, diabetes, liver disease, cancer, heart failure, or recent surgery or injury.
- Tell your doctor if you are on a low-salt (low-sodium) diet, as the injection contains sodium.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding: tell your doctor before treatment. The doctor will weigh the benefit to you against any risk to the baby.
Medicines and drinks that can interact
- Aminoglycoside antibiotics such as gentamicin and tobramycin: your doctor will take extra care
- Chloramphenicol (another antibiotic)
- Furosemide (a water tablet)
- Hormonal birth control may work less well, according to US information (MedlinePlus). Use another method of contraception as well and ask your doctor.
- Some urine sugar tests can give a wrong result. If you have diabetes, ask which test to use.
- Ceftazidime can affect a blood test called the Coombs test. Tell the staff taking any blood or urine sample that you are having ceftazidime.
- Tell your doctor about all medicines you take, including ones bought without a prescription.
Always tell your doctor and pharmacist about every medicine, supplement and herbal product you take.
Using it safely
- It should only be given when a doctor prescribes it. Complete the course exactly as your doctor directs, even if you feel better, so the infection does not come back and bacteria do not become resistant.
- You should start to feel better within the first few days. Tell your doctor if you do not, or if you feel worse.
- It can make you dizzy. Do not drive or use machines unless you are sure you are not affected.
- If you are given ceftazidime to use at home, a health professional will show you how. Store it as they explain, out of the reach of children.
- Do not throw unused medicine in household waste or down the drain; return it to a pharmacy.
Common questions
Can I have ceftazidime if I am allergic to penicillin?
It must not be given if you have had a severe allergic reaction to penicillin or to a monobactam or carbapenem antibiotic. Some people with other antibiotic allergies may also react to it, so always tell your doctor about any allergy.
Why is ceftazidime given as an injection?
It comes as a powder that is mixed into a liquid and given into a vein or a muscle. It is used for serious infections, usually in hospital, and sometimes at home after a health professional has shown you how.
What makes ceftazidime different from other cephalosporins?
WHO lists it for infections caused by a germ called Pseudomonas aeruginosa when that germ is resistant to other antibiotics, and as a first choice for infection inside the eye. Your doctor chooses it based on the type of infection and, where possible, lab test results.
Can ceftazidime affect my contraceptive pill?
US information (MedlinePlus) says it may make hormonal birth control work less well, so use another method as well and ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Sources (4)
- MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine). Ceftazidime Injection: MedlinePlus Drug Information (2026).
- emc (electronic medicines compendium, UK). Ceftazidime 1g Powder for Solution for Injection or Infusion - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) | 6346 (2024).
- HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority, Ireland). Package leaflet: Information for the user - Ceftazidime 1 g / 2 g powder for solution for injection or infusion (2024).
- WHO. eEML - Electronic Essential Medicines List (Ceftazidime).
Prepared from the sources listed by the MedInfoBase team. General information, not medical advice: it gives no doses. Your doctor or pharmacist decides the medicine and dose for you.
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Available brands
One brand is shown once per manufacturer; strengths, forms, packs and DRAP registrations remain visible as separate presentations.Official price changes for Ceftazidime
52 official price changes across 223 tracked presentations (records from 1 Jul 2024); median change +4.9%; largest +4.9% (Valozid 250 mg)
Each bar shows how many packs had an official DRAP price change in that month (amber: increase, teal: decrease). The figure above a bar is the median change. Hover or tap a bar for detail; the table below lists the largest changes.
| Brand | Pack | Effective | Old to new | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valozid 250 mg | 1 x 1 's | 20 Aug 2026 | PKR 159.94 to 167.85 | +4.9% |
| Glosson 250 mg | Vial | 17 Aug 2026 | PKR 159.94 to 167.85 | +4.9% |
| Cefosel 250 mg | Vial+Amp | 20 Aug 2026 | PKR 159.94 to 167.85 | +4.9% |
| Cetimox 250 mg | 1's | 25 Sep 2026 | PKR 151.92 to 159.43 | +4.9% |
| Tazidim 250 mg | 1's | 28 Sep 2026 | PKR 152.13 to 159.65 | +4.9% |
| Ximdim 250 mg | 1's | 17 Aug 2026 | PKR 152.13 to 159.65 | +4.9% |
| Cetimox 500 mg | 1's | 25 Sep 2026 | PKR 231.10 to 242.52 | +4.9% |
| Nenowan 500 mg | 1's | 17 Aug 2026 | PKR 203.58 to 213.64 | +4.9% |
| Ceftazime 500 mg | 1's | 2 Oct 2026 | PKR 203.58 to 213.64 | +4.9% |
| Ceftiz-1000 1000 mg | 1's | 18 Aug 2026 | PKR 456.99 to 479.57 | +4.9% |
Showing the 10 largest of 52 changes. Every change is also on its brand page.
All 83 Ceftazidime brands in Pakistan
- Abzid Semos Pharmaceuticals PVT LTD · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Alidine Ali Industries · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Amiceft Amarant Pharmaceuticals Private Limited · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Arretaz Arreta Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Azdime Cunningham Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Bactazime Hamaz Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Bactidim MTI MEDICAL (PVT.) LTD · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection
- Biozid Bio-Labs(Pvt) Ltd · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Cef-Midox Martin Dow Limited · 1000 mg injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Cefaz English Pharmaceutical Industries · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Cefazid Mass Pharma (Pvt) Ltd · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection
- Cefcom Barrett Hodgson Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd · 1000 mg injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Cefosel PDH Laboratories (Pvt.) Ltd · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Ceftacin Lahore Chemical and Pharmaceutical Works Pvt. Ltd · 1 g injection
- Ceftapen Amson Vaccines & Pharma (Pvt.) Ltd · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection
- Ceftaprime Pearl Pharmaceuticals · 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- CEFTAZ Pharmedic Laboratories (Pvt.) Ltd Lahore · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Ceftazid Getz Pharma (Pvt) Limited · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Ceftazidime Wimits Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Ceftazime Medisure Laboratories Pakistan Pvt Ltd · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Ceftiz-1000 Shaigan Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd · 1000 mg injection
- Ceftiz-250 Shaigan Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd · 250 mg injection
- Ceftiz-500 Shaigan Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd · 500 mg injection
- CEFZIMED MEDICAIDS PAKISTAN PVT LTD · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Ceplo Lucky Core Industries Limited · 1 g injection, 2 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Certum Seraph Pharmaceutical · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Cetimox Himedic Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Cezaf S.J & G. Fazul Ellahie (pvt) limited · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Critixa Hoechst Pakistan Limited · 2 g/0.5 g injection
- Day Fort HIGH-Q Pharmaceuticals · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Derpax Regal Pharmaceuticals · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Eftax Nexus Pharma (Pvt) Ltd · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Ephtum Epharm Laboratories · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- EvoZid PHARMEVO (PVT) LTD · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Fitem NovaMed Pharmaceuticals(Pvt.)Ltd · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Fordeme- 250Injection Akson Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd · 250 mg injection
- Fordeme–1000Injection Akson Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd · 1000 mg injection
- Fordeme–500Injection Akson Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd · 500 mg injection
- Forsin Dry Trigon Pharmaceuticals (Private) Ltd · 250 mg injection
- Forsin Dry Powder Trigon Pharmaceuticals (Private) Ltd · 1.0 g injection, 500 mg injection
- Fortadvan Advanced Pharmaceuticals · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Fortazim Bosch Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd · 0.25 g injection, 0.5 g injection, 1 g injection
- FORTEZ CUREXA HEALTH (PVT.) LIMITED · 1 g injection, 2 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Fortum GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan Limited · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Freszid Searle IV Solutions (Pvt) Ltd · 1.0 g injection, 250 mg injection
- Gendime Biogen Pharma · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Glosson Pulse Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Gramcef McOlson Research Laboratories Pvt. Ltd · 1.0 g injection, 500 mg injection
- Hitazidime Helix Pharma (Pvt)., Ltd · 1000 mg injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Injex Indus Pharma (Pvt.) Ltd · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- INZEDIM INVENTOR PHARMA PVT LTD · 1 G injection, 250 MG injection, 500 MG injection
- KEFAMIN Maxitech Pharma (Pvt) Ltd · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Kezidime M/s Daneen Pharma (Pvt) Ltd · 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- M-Tum Mediate Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Megtazidim Dry Powder Mega Pharmaceuticals limited · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection
- Mitaz Macter International Limited · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Nenowan Nawan Laboratories Pvt Ltd · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Neudime Medisave Pharmaceuticals · 1000 mg injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Neutim Dry Neutro Pharma (Pvt.) Ltd · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- New-Zidime News Pharma · 1 g injection, 500 mg injection
- Nezdime Nicholas Pharmaceuticals · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- NIVADOR SAMI Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Palzidime Palpex Pharmaceuticals pvt ltd · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- PANACEF CCL Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Limited · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection
- Pazidime Pearl Pharmaceuticals · 1 g injection
- Rifodime Medimarker's Laboratories · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection
- Safe Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltddime SAFE PHARMACEUTICAL (PVT) LTD · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- SEFTA Geofman Pharmaceuticals · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Solvix Raazee Therapeutics (Pvt Ltd · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Tazidim Allied Distributors · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Tazisol Pharmasol (Pvt) Ltd · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Tefzim Winthrox Laboratories Pvt. Ltd · 1000 mg injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Tizid Standpharm Pakistan Pvt Ltd · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- TYZIDOX Adamjee Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd · 1000 mg injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Utazid LINZ PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Valozid Valor Pharmaceuticals · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Xeftazidime Getz Pharma (Pvt) Limited · 1000 mg injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Ximdim AMROS PHARMACEUTICALS · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection
- Xtrazid Surge Laboratories (Pvt.) Ltd · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Zatron TABROS PHARMA (PVT). LTD · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
- Zibac Evolution Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection
- Zidcef M/s. Genix Pharma (Pvt) Ltd · 1 g injection
- Zipenta Zafa Pharmaceutical Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd · 1 g injection, 250 mg injection, 500 mg injection
Ceftazidime in Pakistan: common questions
How many Ceftazidime brands are available in Pakistan?
83 brands of Ceftazidime are registered in Pakistan, made or imported by 76 companies.
What is the price of Ceftazidime 1 g injection in Pakistan?
The lowest official price is PKR 372 per vial (Cefaz by English Pharmaceutical Industries), the middle (median) price is PKR 457 per vial and the highest is PKR 923 per vial (Fortum). These prices are for 75 brands with an official price. The cheapest pack is Cefaz vial at PKR 372.
What is the price of Ceftazidime 250 mg injection in Pakistan?
The lowest official price is PKR 130 per vial (Safe Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltddime by SAFE PHARMACEUTICAL (PVT) LTD), the middle (median) price is PKR 160 per vial and the highest is PKR 286 per vial (Fortum). These prices are for 72 brands with an official price. The cheapest pack is Safe Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltddime Vial at PKR 130.
What is the price of Ceftazidime 500 mg injection in Pakistan?
The lowest official price is PKR 192 per vial (Safe Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltddime by SAFE PHARMACEUTICAL (PVT) LTD), the middle (median) price is PKR 243 per vial and the highest is PKR 554 per vial (Fortum). These prices are for 65 brands with an official price. The cheapest pack is Safe Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltddime Vial at PKR 192.
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