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Introduction
of Aztreonam
Aztreonam eliminates bacteria that cause many kinds of
infection, including pneumonia and gynecological, urinary
tract, skin, bone, joint, stomach, and blood infections.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask
your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Side Effects of Aztreonam
Aztreonam may cause side effects. Tell your health care
provider if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go
away:
If
you experience any of the following symptoms, call your health
care provider immediately:
Storage Conditions for Aztreonam
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Your health care provider probably will give you a
several-day supply of aztreonam at a time. If you are
receiving aztreonam intravenously (in your vein), you
probably will be told to store it in the refrigerator or
freezer.
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Take your next dose from the refrigerator 1 hour before
using it; place it in a clean, dry area to allow it to warm
to room temperature.
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If you are told to store additional aztreonam in the
freezer, always move a 24-hour supply to the refrigerator
for the next day's use.
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Do not refreeze medications.
If
you are receiving aztreonam intramuscularly (in your muscle),
your health care provider will tell you how to store it
properly.
Store your medication only as directed. Make sure you
understand what you need to store your medication properly.
Keep your supplies in a clean, dry place when you are not
using them, and keep all medications and supplies out of reach
of children. Your health care provider will tell you how to
throw away used needles, syringes, tubing, and containers to
avoid accidental injury.
Disclaimer:
Information on this page is provided for general
information purposes. You should not make a clinical treatment
decision based on information contained in this page without
consulting other references including the package insert of
the drug, textbooks and where relevant, expert opinion. We
cannot be held responsible for any errors you make in
administering drugs mentioned on this page, nor for use of any
erroneous information contained on this page.
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