Aztreonam Pharmacology

Aztreonam

About Aztreonam
Monocyclic beta-lactam antibiotic.
Mechanism of Action of Aztreonam
It is a monobactum with narrow spectrum of activity which exerts its bactericidal action against susceptible organisms by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. It binds to penicillin binding protein-3 of sensitive organisms and inhibits mucopeptide synthesis of bacterial cell wall which leads to cell lysis & death. It inhibits gram negative enteric bacilli, H.influenzae, pseudomonas etc.
Pharmacokinets of Aztreonam
Absorption: Orally not well absorbed but rapidly absorbed after I.M. or I.V. administration. Distribution: Widely distributed, Metabolism: A portion of drug is metabolized in to inactive metabolite, Excretion: Excreted mainly through urine; A small portion is excreted through faeces and also in breast milk.
Onset of Action for Aztreonam
N/A
Duration of Action for Aztreonam
N/A
Half Life of Aztreonam
2 hours
Side Effects of Aztreonam
1.Nausea
2.Diarrhea
3.Vomiting
4.Headache
5.Seizures
6.Elevation of liver enzymes & creatinine
7.Swelling & discomfort at I.M. injection site & thrombophlebitis at I.V. injection site.
8.Hypersensitivity reactions
9.Neutropenia
10.Pancytopenia
11.Thrombocytopenia
Contra-indications of Aztreonam
1.Hypersensitivity to Aztreonam
Special Precautions while taking Aztreonam
1.Renal impairment
2.Hepatic impairment
3.Avoid use together with other beta lactum antibiotics & amino glycosides because additive effects occur
4.Avoid use together with Probenecid, Chloramphenicol, Clavulanic acid etc.
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
May be used
Children Related Information
(Above 1 month): may be used
NEONATES:Contraindicated
Indications for Aztreonam
1.Tonsillitis
2.Pharyngitis
3.Pneumonia, Bronchitis, & other respiratory tract infections
4.Urinogenital tract infections
5.Septicemia
6.Gonorrhea
7.Biliary infections
8.Pelvic inflammatory diseases
9.Hospital acquired infections
10.Infections in patients allergic to penicillins
11.Skin & soft tissue infections.
Interactions for Aztreonam
None with gentamicin, metronidazole, cephrodine, clindamycin, nafcillin or frusemide.
Typical Dosage for Aztreonam
0.5gm to 2gm I.V. or I.M. twice daily or thrice daily
In severe infections: 2gm I.M or I.V.; 3 times daily to 4 times daily
Maximum dose: 8gm/day
Gonorrhea: 1gm intramuscularly as a single dose
Schedule of Aztreonam
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Storage Requirements for Aztreonam
Aztreonam may be stored at room temperature for 48 hours and in refrigerator for a week.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Aztreonam
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Aztreonam
The drug is removed from the body by hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis

Home Delivery for Aztreonam in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for aztreonam and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for aztreonam may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take aztreonam only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for aztreonam before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for aztreonam with the pharmacy.

Aztreonam is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for aztreonam might be better known than aztreonam itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have aztreonam in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for aztreonam.