Monobactams Flashcards

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Properties of Aztreonam

A

Naturally resistant to β-lactamase

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RoA (Route of Administration) of Aztreonam

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IV

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Spectrum of Aztreonam

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Narrow: P. aeruginosa

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Adverse Effects of Aztreonam

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Cross-sensitivity with Ceftazidime (due to both targeting P. aeruginosa and both containing the letter “Z”)

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