Aztreonem

Description

Description: Aztreonam is a synthetic, monocyclic beta-lactam antibiotic in the class of monobactams. It is used to treat a wide range of Gram-negative bacterial infections. Aztreonam is effective against organisms such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, and Klebsiella species, and is particularly useful for patients with allergic reactions to penicillins or cephalosporins, as it has a different structure and does not cross-react with these antibiotics.

Aztreonam works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to bacterial cell death. It is typically administered via intravenous (IV) or intramuscular (IM) injection and is used in hospital settings for serious bacterial infections.