Uses / Indications:
Aztinam 1gm Injection is used in the treatment of serious bacterial infections. It is used in infections of various body parts like urinary tract, blood, brain, ear, skin and soft tissue, abdomen, bone, windpipe and lungs.
Interactions / Warnings:
NA
Pregnancy interaction:
Aztinam 1gm Injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Consult your doctor if you have or had any of the following medical conditions: allergic reaction to other antibiotics, or diarrhea after taking antibiotics, stomach, intestine, kidney or liver problems, blood disorders, skin disorders including toxic epidermal necrolysis (widespread peeling of the superficial layers of the skin), fits. Do not start aztreonam nebulized solution if you are allergic to other antibiotic, have chest tightness after taking inhaled medicine, kidney problems, cough blood, low lung function test. Seek immediate medical attention if you develop prolonged or bloody diarrhea, swelling of the lips, face, tongue and/or throat with difficulty in breathing or swallowing after taking aztreonam injection or infusion. Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Side Effects:
Nausea, Headache, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Vertigo, Diarrhoea.
How to use:
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works:
Aztinam 1gm Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering which is required for their survival in the human body.
Faq for medicine:
Is aztreonam a carbapenem : Aztreonam is not a carbapenem, broad spectrum antibiotic, penicillin|Does aztreonam have penicillin in it? : It does not contain penicillin. Aztreonam is a beta-lactam antibiotic and vesicant|Is aztreonam safe in penicillin allergy? : Aztreonam is considered to be safe in patients allergic to penicillin|Does Aztinam cover pseudomonas : Aztinam is not active against enterococcus, atypicals, extended-spectrum beta-lactamases, and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Aztinam is active against pseudomonas, klebsiella and other gram negative bacteria.
Medicine interaction:
Aztinam with Warfarin|Aztinam with Phenindione|Aztinam with Acenocoumarol / Nicoumalone
