What does Azactam cover?
What does Azactam cover?
Aztreonam, sold under the brand name Azactam among others, is an antibiotic used primarily to treat infections caused by gram-negative bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This may include bone infections, endometritis, intra abdominal infections, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and sepsis.
What is Azactam used for?
Aztreonam is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
Is Azactam compatible with vancomycin?
No interactions were found between Azactam and vancomycin. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
What kind of antibiotic is aztreonam?
Aztreonam (azthreonam; SQ 26,776) is the first member of a new class of beta-lactam antibiotics, the monobactams. Aztreonam is selectively active against Gram-negative aerobic bacteria and inactive against Gram-positive bacteria.
When should I take azactam?
Aztreonam injection is used to treat certain infections that are caused by bacteria, including respiratory tract (including pneumonia and bronchitis), urinary tract, blood, skin, gynecological, and abdominal (stomach area) infections, that are caused by bacteria.
What class of drug is azactam?
Aztreonam is in a class of medications called monobactam antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria.
What are the adverse effects associated with aztreonam use?
Side Effects Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, blurred vision, or redness/discomfort/pain/swelling at the injection site may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
How long should you use aztreonam?
The duration of therapy depends on the severity of infection. Generally, AZACTAM should be continued for at least 48 hours after the patient becomes asymptomatic or evidence of bacterial eradication has been obtained. Persistent infections may require treatment for several weeks.
When to use Azactam in the United States?
AZACTAM ® (aztreonam for injection, USP) should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria.
Can you give Azactam as an intramuscular injection?
AZACTAM is available in single-dose vials for intravenous or intramuscular injection. 1 g/vial and 2 g/vial, which should be constituted. AZACTAM, a monobactam, is structurally different from other beta-lactam antibiotics, including penicillins, cephalosporins, and cephamycins.
Is it safe to take Azactam in the absence of an infection?
Prescribing AZACTAM in the absence of a proven or strongly suspected bacterial infection or a prophylactic indication is unlikely to provide benefit to the patient and increases the risk of the development of drug-resistant bacteria. In patients with impaired hepatic or renal function, appropriate monitoring is recommended during therapy.
How is Azactam different from other beta lactam antibiotics?
AZACTAM, a monobactam, is structurally different from other beta-lactam antibiotics, including penicillins, cephalosporins, and cephamycins. *Please click the Infections Treated with AZACTAM tab on this page or click Indications for a full description.
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