Aztreonam
- Generic Name
- Aztreonam
- Brand Names
- Azactam, Cayston
- 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.
Background
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
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