Aztreonam Benefits & Uses

Aztreonam is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Pneumonia

Aztreonam Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: IM dose are also same
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: IM dose are also same
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 30 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: IM dose are also same
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 30 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: IM dose are also same
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 30 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: IM dose are also same

Aztreonam Related Warnings

Is the use of Aztreonam safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Aztreonam in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Aztreonam safe during breastfeeding?

Aztreonam does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Aztreonam on the Kidneys?

Aztreonam has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Aztreonam on the Liver?

Aztreonam is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Aztreonam on the Heart?

You can take Aztreonam without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Aztreonam with Other Drugs

Aztreonam should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Ethinyl Estradiol

Warfarin

Aztreonam Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Aztreonam unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis

Frequently asked Questions about Aztreonam

Is this Aztreonam habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Aztreonam.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Aztreonam you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Aztreonam should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Aztreonam for mental disorders.

No

Aztreonam Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Aztreonam

Taking Aztreonam with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Aztreonam

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Aztreonam with alcohol will be.

Unknown