aztreonam

aztreonam
A synthetic bactericidal monolactam antibiotic with a wide spectrum of activity against Gram-negative aerobic pathogens.

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az·tre·o·nam .az-'trē-ō-.nam, 'az-trē- n a synthetic monobactam antibiotic C13H17N5O8S2 used esp. against gram-negative bacteria

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n.
an antibiotic administered by injection used to treat infections of the lungs, bones, skin, and soft tissues caused by Gram-negative organisms (see Gram's stain). It is especially useful for treating lung infections in children with cystic fibrosis. Possible side-effects include skin rashes, diarrhoea, and vomiting. Trade name: Azactam.

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az·tre·o·nam (azґtre-o-nam″) [USP] a narrow-range monobactam antibiotic effective against aerobic gram-negative bacteria; used for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible organisms. Administered intravenously or intramuscularly.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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