Abstract:For objective evaluation of the efficacy and safety of ceftazidime (CAZ), a new cephem antibiotic, in respiratory tract infections, a double blind comparative study was carried out against cefotiam (CTM). Either of the drugs was administered by intravenous drip infusion in the unit dose of 1 g (potency) twice daily for 14 days, and the following results were obtained.
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