FORTUM is a brand name for the antibiotic Ceftazidime, which belongs to a class of medications known as cephalosporins. It is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections, including those affecting the lungs, urinary tract, skin, abdomen, and blood. Ceftazidime works by interfering with the formation of the bacteria's cell wall, ultimately leading to the death of the bacteria. It is effective against a broad spectrum of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria and is particularly useful in treating infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a type of bacteria that is known to cause severe infections in hospitalized patients. FORTUM is administered intravenously or intramuscularly and is often used in hospitals for serious infections when other antibiotics may not be effective.