Aztreonam is poorly absorbed when given orally, so it must be administered as an intravenous or intramuscular injection (trade name Azactam), or inhaled (trade name Cayston) using an ultrasonic nebulizer. (wikipedia.org)
AZACTAM ® (aztreonam for injection, USP) delivers proven efficacy in the management of certain Gram-negative infections. (bmscustomerconnect.com)
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. (bmscustomerconnect.com)
Monobactams1
Aztreonam Aztreonam is the only antibiotic in an antibiotic class called monobactams, which are a subclass of beta-lactam antibiotics (antibiotics that have a chemical structure called a beta-lactam ring). (merckmanuals.com)
Cephalosporins1
Because of the unfused beta-lactam ring there is somewhat lower cross-reactivity between aztreonam and many other beta-lactam antibiotics, and it may be safe to administer aztreonam to many patients with hypersensitivity (allergies) to penicillins and nearly all cephalosporins. (wikipedia.org)
Beta-lactam anti4
Aztreonam is commonly used to treat people who are allergic to some beta-lactam antibiotics and is used in combination with other antibiotics to treat certain antibiotic-resistant bacteria. (msdmanuals.com)
Like the other beta-lactam antibiotics, aztreonam works by preventing bacteria from forming this cell wall, resulting in death of the bacteria. (msdmanuals.com)
There is a much lower risk of cross-sensitivity between aztreonam and other beta-lactam antibiotics than within other beta-lactam antibiotics. (wikipedia.org)
ERIPOD 50MG DRY SYRUP should be avoided if you are allergic to cefpodoxime or to the cephalosporin group of antibiotics (such as cefuroxime, cefixime) or if you had experienced immediate or severe hypersensitivity reaction (anaphylaxis) to penicillin or other beta-lactam antibiotics (such as aztreonam). (netmeds.com)
Injection11
Aztreonam for Injection may be administered intravenously or by intramuscular injection. (pfizermedicalinformation.com)
Generally, aztreonam for injection should be continued for at least 48 hours after the patient becomes asymptomatic or evidence of bacterial eradication has been obtained. (pfizermedicalinformation.com)
Therefore, the dosage of aztreonam for injection should be halved in patients with estimated creatinine clearances between 10 and 30 mL/min/1.73 m 2 after an initial loading dose of 1 or 2 g. (pfizermedicalinformation.com)
Aztreonam for Injection should be administered intravenously to pediatric patients with normal renal function. (pfizermedicalinformation.com)
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Aztreonam for Injection, USP 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 susceptible bacteria. (pfizermedicalinformation.com)
Aztreonam 1GM Injection - Sold in the Indian market by the brand name Azlock, this injection is rich in the properties of Aztreonam. (medlockhealthcare.in)
Available in the market with the properties of Aztreonam, Azlock injection belongs to the group of antibiotics that works by destroying the infection-causing bacteria. (medlockhealthcare.in)
Further, Aztreonam 1GM Injection also stops the bacterial infection from spreading to other body parts as well. (medlockhealthcare.in)
The usage of Aztreonam 1GM Injection does not usually impair the ability to focus or ability to drive. (medlockhealthcare.in)
It is suggested by the healthcare experts to use Aztreonam 1GM Injection carefully if you have underlying kidney or liver issues. (medlockhealthcare.in)
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to conceive, then notify your doctor regarding the same before using Aztreonam 1GM Injection. (medlockhealthcare.in)
Penicillin1
Aztreonam can be safely used in patients with a penicillin or cephalosporin allergy (except for patients with a ceftazidime allergy as ceftazidime and aztreonam share a similar side chain). (wikipedia.org)
Meropenem1
Aztreonam/meropenem bacterioides fragilis and fusobacterium spp metronidazole 0. (riversideortho.com)
Monobactam1
Aztreonam, which is relatively β-lactamase resistant, is the only available monobactam. (antiinfectivemeds.com)
Antibiotics1
A skin biopsy was performed, awaiting the results of which his antibiotics were changed from cefepime to aztreonam. (medindiajournal.com)
Metronidazole1
Metronidazole should be avoided during the 1st trimester of pregnancy because birth defects are possible. (merckmanuals.com)
Avibactam3
In these circumstances aztreonam is combined with avibactam (ceftazidime/avibactam). (wikipedia.org)
The combination of aztreonam and avibactam are in phase 3 clinical trails. (wikipedia.org)
The combination of aztreonam and avibactam has demonstrated to be active against 80% of MBL isolates reaching a clinical infection resolution in 80% of MBL-infected patients. (wikipedia.org)
Concomitant2
Both groups received concomitant aztreonam (1 to 2g every 8 hours IV). (renalandurologynews.com)
On June 2023, Meiji Seika Pharma Co announced a Phase 3 study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of cefepime/nacubactam or aztreonam/nacubactam compared to imipenem/cilastatin in the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI) or acute uncomplicated pyelonephritis (AP). (abnewswire.com)
Drugs1
Drug Use During Pregnancy More than 50% of pregnant women take prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter) drugs or use social drugs (such as tobacco and alcohol) or illicit drugs at some time during pregnancy. (msdmanuals.com)
Aztreonam use has been recently reconsidered for human infections sustained by metallo-beta-lactamase (MBL)-producing Gram-negative bacteria. (wikipedia.org)
Infections1
Being in the first trimester of pregnancy and having a history of diabetes mellitus were strongly associated with the presence of bacterial infections. (bvsalud.org)
Bacterial1
Aztreonam inhibits cell wall synthesis by blocking peptidoglycan crosslinking to cause bacterial death. (wikipedia.org)
Breastfeeding1
Use of aztreonam during breastfeeding is generally considered acceptable. (msdmanuals.com)
Serum1
Prolonged serum levels of aztreonam may occur in patients with transient or persistent renal insufficiency. (pfizermedicalinformation.com)
Infection1
In either treatment groups, patients who had Gram-negative bacilli isolated from the infection site could also receive aztreonam 1 to 2g every 8-12 hours IV. (renalandurologynews.com)
Lactation1
The ensuing Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) was updated in November 2019 with important changes to section on "Fertility, pregnancy and lactation. (seagullindia.com)
Microbiota1
aztreonam decreases effects of microbiota oral by pharmacodynamic antagonism. (medscape.com)
Those who are allergic to other β-lactam have a low rate of allergy to aztreonam. (wikipedia.org)
Medications1
His mother had taken many medications during pregnancy, but she did not recall their identity. (drlact.com)
Outweigh1
Aztreonam should be taken during pregnancy only when the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks. (msdmanuals.com)
Risk2
Cefaclor is not known to be harmful in pregnancy , although the potential risk of harm to the fetus must be balanced against the therapeutic benefits to mother and child of the drug. (bionity.com)
американската агенция за храни и лекарства fda, използва класификация, съгласно която се определя риска за бременноста от употребата на даден лекарствен праперат (pregnancy risk farctor - prf). (eruditabg.com)
Anemia1
Thrombocytopenia is second leading hematological issue in pregnancy after anemia. (org.in)
Medical1
Aztreonam was approved for medical use in the United States in 1986. (wikipedia.org)