fortaz

Frequently asked questions

What does Fortaz treat?

Fortaz (Ceftazidime) may be used to treat acinetobacter infections, infectious bone diseases, escherichia coli infections, fever, haemophilus infections, klebsiella infections, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Fortaz work?

Fortaz is a cephalosporin antibacterial. Cephalosporins kill bacteria by blocking the proteins they use to build their cell walls. Without an intact wall, the bacterium cannot hold its shape and dies, which clears the infection.

How is Fortaz rated?

pharmaranks gives Fortaz a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Fortaz cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $111.13 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins. Pharmacies pay less for a same-class option, Cefazolin and Dextrose — about $29.65 on the same basis.

Is there a coupon or discount for Fortaz?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Fortaz. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Fortaz?

Fortaz is marketed by Pai Holdings Pharm. You can see Pai Holdings Pharm's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Fortaz a brand-name or generic drug?

Fortaz is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Ceftazidime.

Is Fortaz available over the counter?

No. Fortaz is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Fortaz come in?

Fortaz is currently marketed as injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Fortaz?

Fortaz is classified as cephalosporin antibacterial, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Fortaz FDA-registered?

Fortaz is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA050578. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Fortaz been recalled by the FDA?

Fortaz has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Fortaz safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Fortaz a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.