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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.


Brand Names or Trade Names of Aztreonam

India :


International :


Azactam
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