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Aztreonam

Generic Name
Aztreonam
Brand Names
Azactam, Cayston, Emblaveo
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C13H17N5O8S2
CAS Number
78110-38-0
Unique Ingredient Identifier
G2B4VE5GH8

Overview

A monocyclic beta-lactam antibiotic originally isolated from Chromobacterium violaceum. It is resistant to beta-lactamases and is used in gram-negative infections, especially of the meninges, bladder, and kidneys. It may cause a superinfection with gram-positive organisms.

Indication

For the treatment of the following infections caused by susceptible gram-negative microorganisms: urinary tract infections, lower respiratory tract infections, septicemia, skin and skin-structure infections, intra-abdominal infections, and gynecologic infections.

Associated Conditions

  • Bone and Joint Infections
  • Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
  • Febrile Neutropenia
  • Gynecological Infection
  • Intraabdominal Infections
  • Lower Respiratory Tract Infection (LRTI)
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Septic Arthritis
  • Septicemia
  • Skin Infections
  • Urinary Tract Infection
  • Uncomplicated Gonorrhea

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2023/05/09
Not Applicable
Recruiting
Qianfoshan Hospital
2023/03/21
Phase 1
Recruiting
2019/06/06
Phase 1
Completed
2019/03/08
Phase 2
Completed
2018/11/21
Phase 2
Terminated
Hospital Universitari Joan XXIII de Tarragona.
2018/10/04
Phase 2
Recruiting
2017/12/18
Phase 1
Completed
2017/07/17
Phase 3
Terminated
2017/05/17
Phase 4
Terminated
2016/09/09
Phase 4
Completed

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
63323-402
INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS
2 g in 1 1
5/6/2022
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
63323-402
INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS
2 g in 1 1
5/18/2021
Hospira, Inc.
0409-0830
INTRAVENOUS, INTRAMUSCULAR
2 g in 1 1
1/9/2024
Hospira, Inc.
0409-0829
INTRAVENOUS, INTRAMUSCULAR
1 g in 1 1
1/9/2024
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
63323-402
INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS
2 g in 1 1
7/1/2021
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
63323-401
INTRAVENOUS, INTRAMUSCULAR
1 g in 1 1
7/1/2021
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
0003-2570
INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS
2 g in 1 1
9/27/2022
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
63323-401
INTRAVENOUS, INTRAMUSCULAR
1 g in 1 1
5/18/2021
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
63323-401
INTRAVENOUS, INTRAMUSCULAR
1 g in 1 1
5/6/2022
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
0003-2560
INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS
1 g in 1 1
9/27/2022

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
AZACTAM FOR INJECTION 1 g/vial
SIN00556P
INJECTION, POWDER, FOR SOLUTION
1 g/vial
4/29/1988

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
No PPB approvals found for this drug.

Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
CAYSTON
gilead sciences canada inc
02329840
Powder For Solution - Inhalation
75 MG / VIAL
11/11/2009

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Prescription Type
Status
CAYSTON 75 mg POLVO Y DISOLVENTE PARA SOLUCION PARA INHALACION POR NEBULIZADOR
09543002
POLVO PARA SOLUCIÓN PARA INHALACIÓN POR NEBULIZADOR
Uso Hospitalario
Commercialized
AZACTAM 1g POLVO PARA SOLUCION INYECTABLE
Bristol Myers Squibb S.A.
57781
POLVO PARA SOLUCIÓN INYECTABLE
Medicamento Sujeto A Prescripción Médica
Commercialized
EMBLAVEO 1,5 G/0,5 G POLVO PARA CONCENTRADO PARA SOLUCION PARA PERFUSION
1241808001
POLVO PARA CONCENTRADO PARA SOLUCIÓN PARA PERFUSIÓN
Uso Hospitalario
Commercialized

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
License Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
License Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug.

Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug.

UK EMC Drug Information

Medicine Name
MA Holder
MA Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Active Ingredient
Authorization Date
No UK EMC drug information found for this drug.

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