Indications & Uses
Azonam 500 is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Adults: For urinary tract infections, moderately severe systemic infections, and severe systemic or life-threatening infections, the recommended dosage is 500 mg to 1 g every 8 to 12 hours, 1 g to 2 g every 8 to 12 hours, and 2 g every 6 to 8 hours respectively. Children: For mild to moderate infections (over 1 week of age) and moderate to severe infections (2 years of age or older), the recommended dosage is 30 mg/kg every 6 hours and 50 mg/kg every 6 to 8 hours respectively. The maximum recommended dose for adults is 8 g per day, and the maximum recommended dose for pediatric patients is 120 mg/kg per day. Pediatric use: Dosage information is not yet available for newborns less than one week old.
Side Effects
Local reactions such as phlebitis/thrombophlebitis following IV administration and discomfort/swelling at the injection site following IM administration may occur. Systemic reactions like diarrhea, nausea and/or vomiting, and rash may occur. Other side effects include anaphylaxis, angioedema, bronchospasm, pancytopenia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia, eosinophilia, leukocytosis, thrombocytosis, abdominal cramps, dermatitis, urticaria, pruritus, hypotension, flushing, seizure, weakness, headache, fever, malaise may occur.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
In patients with reduced liver or kidney function, doctors should monitor them appropriately while they're on this treatment.
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to Aztreonam or to any other ingredient in this preparation.