Aztreonam
Information about Aztreonam
Aztreonam Uses
Aztreonam is used in the treatment of severe 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.
How Aztreonam works
Aztreonam is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Common side effects of Aztreonam
Rash, Vomiting, Nausea, Diarrhea, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Available Medicine for Aztreonam
AzenamAristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹213 to ₹8414 variant(s)
AztreoZydus Cadila
₹390 to ₹20353 variant(s)
AztinamGland Pharma Limited
₹5581 variant(s)
AztroneNeon Laboratories Ltd
₹439 to ₹9813 variant(s)
TrezamGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹162 to ₹8444 variant(s)
FrixaGold Line
₹187 to ₹4872 variant(s)
AzotumVenus Remedies Ltd
₹419 to ₹7932 variant(s)
AzactumBMS India Pvt Ltd
₹897 to ₹13402 variant(s)
AzxureNexure Lifesciences Pvt Ltd
₹332 to ₹5142 variant(s)
Expert advice for Aztreonam
- You have been prescribed Aztreonam for the treatment of bacterial infections.
- It is given by an injection or drip into a vein or into a muscle in the buttock or thigh.
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.