Azactam
Azactam is an antibiotic used to treat severe infections caused by certain bacteria.
Form
injektio-/infuusiokuiva-aine liuosta varten
Active Ingredient
Aztreonam
Manufacturer
Bristol-Myers Squibb Ab
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose is 1 or 2 grams every 8 or 12 hours.
Method
This medicine is given as an injection or infusion into a vein or muscle by a healthcare professional.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 8 grams.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Increased bleeding tendency
- •Elevated kidney values
RARE
- •Gynecological infections
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Feeling weak
- •Chest pain
- •Fever
- •Feeling unwell
- •Muscle pain
- •Muscle cramps
- •Tremors
- •Tingling sensation
- •Tender breasts
- •Yellow skin and eyes (jaundice)
- •Liver inflammation
- •Ringing in ears
- •Feeling unstable
- •Vision problems
- •Sneezing
- •Difficulty breathing
- •Stuffy nose
- •Bad breath
- •Bleeding
- •Inflammation of the colon
- •Diarrhea caused by bacterial overgrowth
- •Low blood pressure
- •ECG changes
- •Insomnia
- •Confusion
- •Changes in blood values
- •Anemia
COMMON
- •Allergic reaction
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Abdominal pain
- •Mouth ulcers
- •Rash
- •Elevated liver enzymes
- •Bronchospasm (tightening of airways)
- •Hot flashes
- •Skin reactions
- •Itching
- •Skin infection
- •Swelling
- •Taste disturbances
- •Unpleasant feeling at injection site
- •Encephalopathy (confusion, consciousness disorders, epilepsy, movement disorders)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to aztreonam or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you are allergic to other antibiotics, like penicillin or cephalosporins.
- Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems; these functions need to be monitored.
- This medicine can cause brain problems (like confusion, seizures, or movement issues), especially with kidney problems or overdose.
- Tell your doctor if you experience serious changes in blood counts or skin.
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- Inform your doctor if you have seizures.
- Tell your doctor if you get diarrhea, especially severe or long-lasting diarrhea, as it could be a serious infection.
- Inform your doctor if you have temporary or long-term kidney failure.
- Using antibiotics can lead to the growth of resistant germs, including bacteria and fungi.
- If you are taking other antibiotics called aminoglycosides, your kidney function must be checked regularly because these can harm kidneys and ears.
- Tell your doctor about all other medicines you take, especially those for uric acid, diuretics, blood thinners, and other antibiotics, as the dose of Azactam might need to be adjusted.
- Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy, as there is limited experience with Azactam during pregnancy and it passes into breast milk.
- This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines, especially if you experience brain problems (encephalopathy).