Antimicrobials
Aztreonam

Aztreonam

Medium
N/A
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Spectrum of Activity

General Information

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 (Cayston)

Empiric therapy for febrile neutropenia with severe penicillin allergy when combined with additional Gram positive agent

Laboratory

  • Cr weekly (for dose-adjustment assessment)

Clinical

  • Hypersensitivity
  • Diarrhea
  • GI effects
  • Hypersensitivity

Has no Gram positive or anaerobic coverage

Antimicrobial class: Monobactam

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 2 hours

Biliary penetration: Moderate

Lung penetration: Therapeutic

Urine penetration: Therapeutic