Things You Should Know Before Taking Azactam (Aztreonam) Injection

Nov 13
14:40

2019

Thomas Caris

Thomas Caris

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AZACTAM (aztreonam for injection, USP) contains the active ingredient aztreonam, a monobactam. It was originally isolated from Chromobacterium violaceum. It is a synthetic bactericidal antibiotic.

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Active Ingredient: Aztreonam

Alternate Brand Names: Azactam,Things You Should Know Before Taking Azactam (Aztreonam) Injection Articles Azom

Aztreonam is an antibiotic that fights severe or life-threatening infection caused by bacteria.

Aztreonam is used to treat severe infections of the urinary tract, lower respiratory tract, skin, stomach, female reproductive organs, and other body systems.

Recommendation:

The recommended dose  of 2 g IV every 6 to 8 hours

Aztreonam is a monobactam antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria that cause infection.

To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Aztreonam for injection and other antibacterial drugs, Aztreonam for injection should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.

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Precautions:

Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, stop taking aztreonam and call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhea medicine unless your doctor tells you to.

Breastfeeding:

Aztreonam is excreted into human milk in small amounts that are less than 1% of maternal serum concentrations. Systemic effects in the infant are considered unlikely. Aztreonam is considered compatible with breast-feeding by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

 

 

 

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