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How to Take Aztreonam and it's Dose


It is usually administered as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. Inhalation: Do not administer with any other nebulizer.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

IV/IM -Gram negative infections- 1 to 8 g/day in divided doses depending on severity. Max: 8 g/day.
Urinary tract infection- 0.5 to1 g 8 to12 hours.
IM Cystitis; Gonorrhoea -1 g as a single dose.
Inhalation- 75 mg 3 times daily (at least 4 h apart) for 28 days.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity; lactation

Drug Name : Aztreonam

This medication is monobactam antibiotic, prescribed for serious infections caused by susceptible gram negative bacteria like urinary tract infection, lower respiratory tract infection.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Aztreonam

India :


International :


Azactam
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