Therapy of gram negative infections including Pseudomonas, particularly in patients with penicillin and cephalosporin allergy or when there is no alternative susceptible agent.
Nebulized form used in cystic fibrosis patients.
Empiric therapy for febrile neutropenia.
Monitor liver enzymes.
No significant interactions.
Antimicrobial class: Monobactam
Pregnancy category: B
Average serum half life: 2 hours
Biliary penetration: Moderate
Lung penetration: Therapeutic
Urine penetration: Therapeutic