Clinical studies on ceftazidime in surgery in Japan

Ceftazidime was evaluated in the treatment of post surgical infections in 280 patients at 19 institutions. The patients were mainly elderly and clinical assessment was possible in 232 cases. The overall clinical efficacy rate ('excellent' and 'improved') was 81%. The success rate in the treatment of cases which had failed to respond to other antibiotics was high (68%). Bacteria were eradicated in 76% of all cases. No severe adverse reactions were observed.