DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Antibiotic belonging to the group of monobactams.
Half-lifeThis section has been translated automatically.
1,5–2 h
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Spectrum of actionThis section has been translated automatically.
E. coli, Enterobacter spp., Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella spp., Moraganella morganii, Neisseria spp., Proteus spp., Providentia spp., Pseudomonas spp.
IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.
Infections caused by Gram-negative pathogens in the area of the abdomen, respiratory and urinary tract, bones, joints, soft tissues, skin; meningitis, gonorrhoea.
Limited indicationThis section has been translated automatically.
Pregnancy, nursing, newborns.
Dosage and method of useThis section has been translated automatically.
Adults: 3-8 g/day i.v. or i.m. in 3-4 ED Children: 45-120 mg/kg bw/day.
Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.
Blood formation disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, allergic reactions, RR drop, headaches, dizziness, paraesthesias.
Notice! Cross allergy to penicillins and cephalosporins!
InteractionsThis section has been translated automatically.
Do not mix with sodium hydrogen carbonate containing solutions!
ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.
Hypersensitivity to monobactams, infections with gram-positive pathogens.
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Azactam®
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