Aztreonam

Therapeutic Group

Other Beta-Lactam, Cephalosporins & Penems

Indication Dosage

Gram-negative Infections Including Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, Haemophilus Influenzae, And Neisseria meningitidis: 

By Deep IM Inj, Or By IV Infusion, Or By IV Inj: 

  • Adult: 1 Gm Every 8 Hours, Alternatively 2 G Every 12 Hours, Single Doses Over 1 G Intravenous Route Only 

Severe Gram-negative Infections Including Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria meningitidis, And Lung Infections In Cystic Fibrosis: 

By IV Infusion, Or By IV Inj: 

  • Adult: 2 G Every 6 - 8 Hours 

Gonorrhoea, Cystitis: 

By Intramuscular Injection: 

  • Adult: 1 G For 1 Single Dose 

Urinary-tract Infections: 

By Deep IM Inj, Or By IV Infusion, Or By IV Inj: 

  • Adult: 0.5 - 1 G Every 8 - 12 Hours

Content

  • Inj 500mg / 1gm: Aztreonam 500mg /1gm, Powder For Injection

Pregnancy

Avoid Unless Essential

Stability

  • Monocyclic Beta-lactam Antibiotic

Contra Indications

  • Hypersensitivity To Other Beta-lactams.

Precautions

  • Hypersensitivity To Other Beta-lactams.

Lactation

  • Caution Advised

Side Effects

  • Abdominal Discomfort
  • Dyspnoea
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Anaemia
  • Asthenia
  • Chest Pain
  • Diplopia
  • Dizziness
  • Eosinophilia
  • Haemorrhage
  • Headache
  • Hepatic Disorders
  • Hypotension
  • Insomnia
  • Leucocytosis
  • Myalgia
  • Nasal Congestion
  • Paraesthesia
  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Skin Reactions Vulvovaginal Candidiasis.
  • Rare: Angioedema
  • Neutropenia
  • Pancytopenia
  • Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis
  • Seizure
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Thrombocytosis
  • Tinnitus
  • Vertigo
  • Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis.

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