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
Clinical
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