Cayston
Generic Name
Aztreonam
Packs Price
Company
Gilead Sciences
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
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.