Aztreonam

General

• Type: Monobactam
• Dosage forms: IM; IV
• Common Trade Names: Azactam

Other

• Antimicrobial activity more closely resembles AG's (only active against gram -)
  • Enterobacter, pseudomonas, H. influenzae, gonococci
  • Little allergic cross-reactivity with B-lactam antibiotics

Adult Dosing

General (Moderate Severe)

• 1-2g IM/IV q8-12h
• Max: 8g/day

General (Severe)

• 2g IM/IV q6-8h
• Max: 8g/day

Contraindications

• Allergy to class/drug

Pharmacology

• Half-life:
• Metabolism:
• Excretion:
• Mechanism of Action:

Pregnancy/Lactation

• Pregnancy:
• Lactation:

See Also

• Antibiotics (Main)