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(AZ tree oh nam)
U.S. Brand Names
Azactam®; Cayston®
Canadian Brand Names
Azactam®
Pharmacologic Category
Antibiotic, Miscellaneous
Reasons not to take this medicine
• If you have an allergy to aztreonam or any other part of this medicine.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
How does it work?
• Aztreonam works to injure the bacteria and fight the infection.
How is it best taken?
Injection:
• This medicine is given as a shot into a muscle or vein.
Inhalation:
• For inhaling as a liquid (solution) through a special machine (nebulizer) into the lungs.
• Use an inhaler that helps open your airways before using this medicine. Talk with healthcare provider.
• Use this medicine after other inhaled medicines.
What do I do if I miss a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)
• Call healthcare provider for instructions.
What should I monitor?
• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
• If you are diabetic, this medicine may interfere with Clinitest®. Use another method of urine glucose testing like Clinistix® or Tes-Tape®.
• For the occurrence of side effects.
How should I store this medicine?
Injection:
• Store as directed by healthcare provider.
Inhalation:
• Store in a refrigerator or at room temperature. If stored at room temperature, throw away any unused portion after 28 days.
• Protect from light.
• Use right away after mixing.
General statements
• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.
• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.
• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
Created: 2005-04-07 16:20:30.0
Modified: 2010-03-09 08:27:44.0
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