Pregnancy: Compatible.
Breastfeeding: Compatible.
Broad spectrum agent with anti-pseudomonal activity used for severe infections including sepsis, pneumonia, intra-abdominal/hepatobiliary, UTI, polymicrobial skin and soft tissue infection, and febrile neutropenia.
Can increase the risk of nephrotoxicity when given with vancomycin.
Higher doses required for antipseudomonal coverage (4.5 g IV q6h)
Antimicrobial class: Ureidopenicillin with a beta-lactamase inhibitor.