Aztreonam is generally used in treatment of the treatment of severe bacterial infections. It is generally used in treatment of infections of various body parts like urinary tract, blood, brain, ear, skin and soft tissue, abdomen, bone, windpipe and lungs.
Side effects
Diarrhoea
Injection site reactions (pain
Nausea
Rash
redness)
swelling
Vomiting
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Aztreonam is an antibiotic. It makes the condition better by preventing the bacteria from forming a bacterial protective covering that's essential for the bacteria to survive, thereby killing them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Aztreonam a carbapenem, broad spectrum, penicillin or vesicant? Aztreonam is not a carbapenem, broad spectrum antibiotic, penicillin
Q. Does Aztreonam have penicillin in it? It does not contain penicillin. Aztreonam is a beta-lactam antibiotic and vesicant
Q. Is Aztreonam safe in penicillin allergy? Aztreonam is considered to be safe in patients allergic to penicillin
Q. Does Aztreonam cover pseudomonas, enterococcus, atypicals, extended-spectrum beta-lactamases, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, klebsiella? Aztreonam is not active against enterococcus, atypicals, extended-spectrum beta-lactamases, and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Aztreonam is active against pseudomonas, klebsiella and other gram negative bacteria.
Expert Advice
Consult your doctor if you have or had any of the following medical conditions: allergic reaction to other antibiotics, or diarrhea after taking antibiotics, stomach, intestine, kidney or liver problems, blood disorders, skin disorders including toxic epidermal necrolysis (widespread peeling of the superficial layers of the skin), fits.Do not start Aztreonam nebulized solution if you are allergic to other antibiotic, have chest tightness after taking inhaled medicine, kidney problems, cough blood, low lung function test.Seek immediate medical attention if you develop prolonged or bloody diarrhea, swelling of the lips, face, tongue and/or throat with difficulty in breathing or swallowing after taking Aztreonam injection or infusion.Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Product Details
SKU: PC-900446 Product Description: Azenam 1 gm Injection is manufactured by Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd Packing: Vial Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.