This is Aztreonam for Injection USP (NEXONAM-2GM), a monobactam antibiotic used for treating serious Gram-negative bacterial infections.
✅ Uses of Aztreonam Injection
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Severe Gram-negative bacterial infections, especially in hospitalized patients
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Lower respiratory tract infections
(pneumonia, bronchitis caused by Gram-negative organisms) -
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) including complicated UTIs
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Intra-abdominal infections (often used with other antibiotics)
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Gynecological infections
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Skin & soft tissue infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria
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Septicemia (bloodstream infections) due to susceptible organisms
🦠 Effective Against
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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Escherichia coli
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Klebsiella
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Proteus
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Enterobacter
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Serratia
⭐ Special Advantages
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Safe alternative in penicillin-allergic patients
(minimal cross-reactivity) -
Can be given IV or IM
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Useful in critical care settings
