Thursday, July 25, 2013

Aztreonam Injection

Aztreonam is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic, antibiotic injections treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu).

How To Use:     
Inject this medication into a vein (intravenous-IV) or into a muscle (intramuscular-IM) as directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.

Follow all instructions for proper mixing and dilution with the correct IV fluids. If you are using the frozen medication bags, thaw the bags at room temperature or in the refrigerator before using. Make sure all the ice crystals have melted. If you have questions regarding the use of this medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals as directed.
Continue to take aztreonam until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a relapse of the infection.Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.

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