Aztreonam

A monobactam antibiotic, Aztreonam is used to treat or prevent infections that are likely caused by bacteria. It terminates sensitive bacteria and reduces the growth of drug-resistant bacteria.

Ensure to notify your doctor if you experience any allergic reaction. Common reported side effects on using this medication include seizures or related disorders, bloody or watery diarrhea, clouded thoughts, dizziness, lightheadedness, skin paleness, fatigue, abnormal bleeding, fever, nausea, chills and flu-like symptoms.

Patients with hypersensitivity or allergy to any ingredient contained within this medication are dissuaded from using this it. Before using this medication notify your doctor if: you are allergic to any ingredient or food or substance, you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs or herbal products or dietary supplements, you are pregnant or are nursing a baby.

The usual dose in adults for treating bacteremia is 2 g given via IV in every 6-8 hours. This therapy needs to be continued for 10-14 days approximately. Ideally the dosage should be prescribed by the doctor based on your age, medical history and current condition.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Nausea

• Headache

• Vomiting

• Abdominal Pain

• Vertigo

• Diarrhoea

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Aztinam 1gm injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution should be advised in patients with renal impairment.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Aztreonam as ingredient

• Trezam 2Gm Injection

  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Aztinam 1Gm Injection

  Gland Pharma Limited

• Azom 1Gm Injection

  United Biotech Pvt Ltd

• Azinam 500Mg Tablet

  Mankind Pharma Ltd

• Azactum 2Gm Injection

  Bms India Pvt Ltd

• Azinam 100Mg Suspension

  Mankind Pharma Ltd

• Azinam 250Mg Tablet

  Mankind Pharma Ltd

• Azotum 2Gm Injection

  Venus Remedies Ltd

• Aztre 1Gm Injection

  Vhb Life Sciences Inc

• Aztre 250Mg Injection

  Vhb Life Sciences Inc

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

This medication works by binding to PBP3, thereby blocking the third and final stage of bacterial cell wall synthesis. After the cell lysis is arbitrated by enzymes like autolysins.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  Acitrom 4Mg Tablet

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  Acenomac 3Mg Tablet

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  Acenomac 1Mg Tablet

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  Acenomac 2Mg Tablet

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• Aztreonam-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 16 June 2022].Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/aztreonam

• Aztreonam-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 16 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00355

• AZTREONAM injection,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 16 June 2022].Available from:

  https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=AZTREONAM